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CHURCH     OF     JESUS      CHI^ST     OF 
LATTER-DAY      SAINTS. 


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SALT   LAKE   CITY,  UTAH: 

The  Deseket  News  Co.,  Printers  and  Publishers. 

1891. 


TO   THE   FIRST   ENGLISH   EDITION. 


The  Saints  in  this  country  have  been 
very  desirous  for  a  Hymn  Book  adapted 
to  their  faith  and  worship,  that  they 
might  sing  the  truth  with  an  understand- 
ing heart,  and  express  their  praise,  joy, 
and  gratitude  in  songs  adapted  to  the 
New  and  Everlasting  Covenant. 

In  accordance  with  their  wishes,  we 
have  selected  the  following  Volume, 
which  we  hope  will  prove  acceptable 
until  a  greater  variety  can  be  added. 

With  sentiments  of  high  consideration 
and  esteem,  we  subscribe  ourselves  your 
brethren  in  the  New  and  Everlasting 
Covenant, 

Brigham  Young, 
Parley  P.  Pratt, 
John  Taylor. 

Manchester,  1840. 


TO  THE  TWENTIETH  EDITION. 


No  BOOK  published  by  or  for  the  Latter- 
day  Saints  has  run  through  so  many  editions 
or  been  sold  so  extensively  as  the  Hymn 
Book,  of  which  this  is  the  twentieth  edition. 
The  demand  for  it  continues  unabated,  and 
since  the  publication  of  the  Latter-day  Saints' 
Psalmody,  which  contains  music  for  every 
hymn  in  this  book,  a  new  interest  has  been 
added  to  it  and  its  usefulness  enhanced.  In 
this  edition  will  be  found  a  metrical  index 
which  the  book,  as  previously  published  in 
America,  has  not  contained.  This  feature  will 
be  especially  valuable  to  choirs.  A  few  hymns 
have  also  been  added  to  the  end  of  the 
volume.  That  these  additions  may  prove  ac- 
ceptable to  the  public,  and  that  the  book  may 
continue  its  cheering  and  consoling  mission 
indefinitely,  is  the  desire  of 

The    Publishers. 

Salt  Lake  City,  Utah, 
September,  1891. 


SACRED     HYNINS 


SPIRITUAL   SONGS. 


HYMN  1.     (L.M.) 

1  The  morning  breaks,  the  shadows  flee 

Lo  !  Zion's  standard  is  unfurled  ! 
The  dawning  of  a  brighter  day 
Majestic  rises  on  the  world. 

2  The  clouds  of  error  disappear 

Before  the  rays  of  truth  divine; 
The  glory,  bursting  from  afar, 
Wide  o'er  the  nations  soon  will  shine. 

3  The  Gentile  fulness  now  comes  in, 

And  Israel's  blessings  are  at  hand; 
Lo!  Judah's  remnant,  cleansed  from  sin, 
Shall  in  their  promised  Canaan  stand. 


4  Jehovah  speaks!  let  earth  give  ear, 

And  Gentile  nations  turn  and  live  ; 
His  mighty  arm  is  making  bare, 
His  covenant  people  to  receive. 

5  Angels  from  heaven  and  truth  from  earth 

Have  met,  and  both  have  record  borne  ; 
Thus  Zion's  light  is  bursting  forth, 
To  cheer  her  children's  glad  return. 

HYMN  2.     (C.  M.) 

1  Let  every  mortal  ear  attend, 

And  every  heart  rejoice; 
The  trumpet  of  the  Gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho!  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind; 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepared 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho!  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die, 


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Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  The  gates  of  glorious  Gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day; 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 


HYMN  3.     (8's  &  7's.) 

1  Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God ! 
He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Chose  thee  for  His  own  abode. 

2  On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded. 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose? 
With  salvation's  wail  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  on  all  thy  foes. 

3  See !  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  celestial  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 
And  all  fear  of  drought  remove. 


4  Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  t'assua^e? 
Grace  which,  like  the  Lord  the  giver, 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

5  Round  each  habitation  hov'ring, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear, 
For  a  glory  and  a  cov'ring, 
Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near. 

6  Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 

Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day, 
Sweetly  they  enjoy  the  Spirit, 

Which  He  gives  them  when  they  pray. 

7  Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 

Purchased  with  the  Savior's  blood; 
Jesus,  whom  their  souls  rely  on. 
Makes  them  Kings  and  Priests  to  God. 

8  While  in  love  His  Saints  He  raises 

With  Himself  to  reign  as  King; 
All,  as  Priests,  His  solemn  praises 
For  thank-off'rings  freely  bring.        , 

9  Savior!  since  of  Zion's  city 

I  through  grace  a  member  am ; 
Though  the  world  despise  and  pity, 
I  will  glory  in  Thy  name. 


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10  Fading  are  all  worldly  treasures, 

With  their  boasted  pomp  and  show; 
Heavenly  joys  and  lasting  pleasures, 
None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

HYMN  4.     (L.M.) 

1  The  time  is  nigh,  the  happy  time, 

That  great,  expected,  blessed  day, 
When  countless  thousands  of  our  race 
Shall  dwell  with  Christ,  and  him  obey. 

2  The  prophecies  must  be  fulfilled, 

Though  earth  and  hell  should  dare  oppose; 
The  stone  out  of  the  moimtaiii  cut. 

Though  unobserved,  a  kingdom  grows. 

3  Soon  shall  the  blended  image  fall- 

Brass,  silver,  iron,  gold,  and  clay; 
And  superstition's  dreadful  reign 
To  light  and  liberty  give  way. 

4  In  one  sweet  symphony  of  praise. 

The  Jews  and  Gentiles  will  unite; 
And  infidelit3%  o'ercome. 

Return  again  to  endless  night. 

5  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 

The  Savior's  kingdom  shall  extend, 
And  every  man  in  every  place 
Shall  meet  a  brother  and  a  friend. 


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HYMN  5.     (CM.) 

1  Great  is  the  Lord !  'tis  ^ood  to  praise 

His  high  and  holy  name  : 
"Well  may  the  Saints  in  latter  days 
His  wondrous  love  proclaim  ! 

2  To  praise  Him  let  us  all  engage, 

That  unto  us  is  given 
To  live  in  this  momentous  age 
And  share  the  light  of  heaven. 

3  We'll  praise  Him  for  our  happy  lot 

On  this  much-favored  land, 
Where  truth  and  righteousness  are  taught 
By  His  divine  command. 

4  We'll  praise  Him  for  more  glorious  things 

Than  language  can  express; 
The  "Everlasting  Gospel"  brings 
The  humble  soul  to  bliss. 

5  The  Comforter  is  sent  again; 

His  power  the  Church  attends, 
And  with  the  faithful  will  remain 
Till  Jesus  Christ  descends. 

6  We'll  praise  Him  for  a  Prophet's  voice, 

His  people's  steps  to  guide ; 


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In  this  we  do  and  will  rejoice, 
Thovigh  all  the  world  deride. 

7  Praise  Him !  the  time,  the  chosen  time 

To  favor  Zion's  come ; 
And  all  the  Saints  from  every  clime 
Will  soon  be  gathered  home. 

8  The  opening  seals  annonnce  the  day, 

By  prophets  long  declared, 
When  all,  in  one  triumphant  lay, 
Will  join  to  praise  the  Lord. 

HYMN  6.     (S.M.) 

1  See!  all  creation  joins 

To  praise  th'  Eternal  God  ; 
The  heavenly  hosts  begin  the  song, 
And  sound  His  name  abroad. 


The  sun  with  golden  beams. 

The  moon  with  silver  rays. 
The  starry  lights  and  twinkling  flames, 

Shine  to  their  Maker's  praise. 

He  built  those  worlds  above, 
And  fixed  their  wondrous  frame, 

By  His  command  the)^  stand  or  move, 
And  always  speak  His  fame. 


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4  The  fleecy  clouds  that  rise, 

Or  falling  showers,  or  snow, 
The  thunder  rolling  round  the  skies, 
His  power  and  glorj^  show. 

5  The  broad  expanse  on  high, 

With  all  the  heavens  afford, 
The  lightning's  fire  that  streaks  the  sk)% 
Unite  to  praise  the  Lord. 


By  all  that  shines  above. 

His  glory  is  expressed  ; 
But  Saints,  who  know  His  endless  love, 

Should  sing  His  praises  best. 


HYMN  7.     (4-6's&2-8's.) 

1  O  happy  souls,  who  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear  ! 
O  happy  Saints,  who  pay 
Their  constant  service  there ! 
We'll  praise  Him  still, 
And  happy  we 
Who  love  the  way 
To  Zion's  hill. 


2  No  burning  heat  by  day, 

Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  our  health  away, 
If  God  be  with  us  there. 
He  is  our  sun, 
And  He  our  shade 
To  guard  our  head 
By  night  or  noon. 

3  God  is  the  only  Lord, 

Our  shield  and  our  defense  ; 
With  gifts  His  hands  are  stored, 
We  draw  our  blessings  thence. 
He  will  bestow 
On  Jacob  s  race 
Peculiar  grace, 
And  glory  too. 

HYMN  8.     (7's.) 

1  Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise. 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days  ; 
Bounteous  source  of  every  joy. 
Let  Thy  praise  our  tongues  employ. 


For  the  blessings  of  the  field. 
For  the  stores  the  gardens  yield, 
For  the  vine's  enlivening  juice. 
For  the  gen'rous  olive's  use. 


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3  Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain, 
Yellow  sheaves  of  ripened  grain, 
Clouds  that  drop  their  fat'ning  dews. 
Suns  that  temp'rate  warmth  diffuse. 

4  All  that  spring,  with  bounteous  hand, 
Scatters  o'er  the  smiling  land, 

All  that  liberal  autumn  pours 
From  its  rich  o'erflowing  stores. 

5  Thanks  to  Thee,  our  God,  we  owe, 
Source  from  whence  all  blessings  flow! 
And  for  these  our  souls  shall  raise 
Grateful  vows  and  solemn  praise. 

HYMN  9.     (CM.) 

1  We're  not  ashamed  to  own  our  Lord, 

And  worship  Him  on  earth; 
We  love  to  learn  His  holy  word, 
And  know  what  souls  are  worth. 

2  When  Jesus  comes  in  burning  flame. 

Then  to  reward  the  just, 
The  world  will  know  the  only  name 
In  which  the  Saints  can  trust. 

3  When  He  comes  down  from  heaven  to  earth. 

With  all  His  holy  band. 


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Before  creation's  second  birth. 
We  hope  with  Him  to  stand. 

4  Then  will  He  give  us  a  "new  name," 
With  robes  of  righteousness, 
And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 
Eternal  happiness. 

HYMN  10.     (CM.) 

1  Joy  to  the  world !  the  Lord  will  come 

And  earth  receive  her  King : 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  Saints  and  angels  sing. 

2  Rejoice!  rejoice!  when  Jesus  reigns. 

And  Saints  their  songs  employ;     [plains, 
While  fields  and  floods,    rocks,  hills  and 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  will  sin  and  sorrow  grow. 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 
He'll  come  and  make  the  blessing  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  was  found. 

4  Rejoice!  rejoice  in  the  Most  High  ! 

While  Israel  spreads  abroad 
Like  stars  that  glitter  in  the  sky. 
And  ever  worship  God. 


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HYMN  11.     (4-6's  &  2-8's.) 

1  To  Him  who  made  the  world, 

The  sun,  the  moon  and  stars, 
And  all  that  in  them  is. 
With  days  and  months  and  years. 
To  Him  who  died. 

That  we  might  live. 
Our  thanks  and  songs 
We  freely  give. 

2  Our  hope  in  things  to  come, 

The  Spirit's  quick'ning  powers 
Should  turn  our  hearts  to  Him 
Who  makes  His  blessings  ours  ; 
That  we  may  sing 
Of  things  above, 
And  always  know 
That  God  is  love. 

3  When  He  comes  down  from  heaven, 

And  earth  again  is  blest. 
Then  all  the  ransomed  heirs 
Will  iind  their  promised  rest. 
With  all  the  just 

Then  we  may  sing, 
God  is  with  us. 
And  we  with  Him. 


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HYMN  12.     (L.M.) 

1  Ere  long  the  vail  will  rend  in  twain, 
The  King  descend  with  all  His  train  ; 
The  earth  shall  shake  with  awful  fright, 
And  all  creation  feel  His  might. 

2  The  angel's  trumpet  long  shall  sound, 
And  wake  the  nations  under  ground ; 
Throughout  the  vast  domain  of  space 
'Twill  echo  forth  from  place  to  place. 

3  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  Saints,  in  peace 
The  Savior  comes  for  your  release ; 
The  day  of  the  redeemed  has  come, 
The  Saints  shall  all  be  welcomed  home 

i  Behold  the  Church !  it  soars  on  high 
To  meet  the  Saints  amid  the  sky. 
To  hail  the  King  in  clouds  of  fire, 
And  strike  and  tune  the  immortal  lyre, 

5  Hosanna !  now  the  trump  shall  sound. 
Proclaim  the  joys  of  heaven  around. 
When  all  the  Saints  together  join 

In  songs  of  love,  and  all  divine. 

6  With  Enoch  here  we  all  shall  meet. 
And  worship  at  Messiah's  feet; 
Unite  our  hands  and  hearts  in  love, 
And  reia:n  on  thrones  with  Christ  above.. 


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7  The  city  that  was  seen  of  old, 

Whose  walls  were  jasper,  streets  were  gold, 
We'll  now  inherit,  throned  in  might, 
The  Father  and  the  Son  delight. 

8  Celestial  crowns  we  shall  receive, 
And  glories  great  our  God  shall  give ; 
While  loud  hosannas  we'll  proclaim, 
And  sound  aloud  the  Savior's  name. 

9  Our  hearts  and  tongues  shall  join  in  one, 
To  praise  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
While  all  the  heavens  shall  shout  again, 
And  all  creation  say,  Amen. 

HYMN  13.     (S.M.) 

1  Let  sinners  take  their  course. 

And  choose  the  road  to  death ; 
But  in  the  worship  of  my  God 
I'll  spend  my  daily  breath. 

2  My  thoughts  address  His  throne 

When  morning  brings  the  light ; 
I  seek  His  blessings  every  noon, 
And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 

3  Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 

O  my  eternal  God ! 
While  sinners  perish  in  surprise. 
Beneath  Thine  angry  rod. 


4  Because  they  dwell  at  ease, 

And  no  sad  changes  feel, 
They  neither  fear,  nor  trust  Thy  name, 
Nor  learn  to  do  Thy  will. 

5  But  I,  with  all  my  cares, 

Will  lean  upon  my  Lord ; 
111  cast  my  burdens  on  His  arm. 
And  rest  upon  His  word. 

6  His  arm  shall  well  sustain 

The  children  of  His  love; 
The  ground  on  which  their  safety  stands 
No  earthly  power  can  move. 

HYMN  14.     iC.M.) 

1  Come,  all  ye  Saints  who  dwell  on  earth, 

Your  cheerful  voices  raise, 
Our  great  Reedemer's  love  to  sing, 
And  celebrate  His  praise. 

2  His  love  is  a:reat,  He  died  for  us; 

Shall  we  ungrateful  be, 
Since  He  has  marked  a  road  to  bliss. 
And  said,  Come,  follow  me  ? 

3  The  straight  and  narrow  way  we've  found! 

Then  let  us  travel  on. 
Till  we,  in  the  celestial  world, 
Shall  meet  where  Christ  is  gone. 


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4  And  there  we'll  join  the  heavenly  choir, 
And  sing  His  praise  above, 
While  endless  ages  roll  around, 
Perfected  by  His  love. 

HYMN  15.     (L.M.) 

1  God  spake  the  word,  and  time  began  ; 
He  spake,  and  gave  His  law  to  man ; 
His  presence  oft  did  Adam  cheer. 
Who  lov'd  the  voice  of  God  to  hear. 

2  But  soon  the  happy  scene  was  changed, 
And  they  became  from  God  estranged; 
They  broke  His  law,  and  guilt  and  shame 
Their  state  of  innocence  o'ercame. 

3  Impelled  by  fear,  they  vainly  tried 
From  God's  all-searching  eyes  to  hide  ; 
His  well-known  voice  by  them  was  heard, 
And  tremblingly  they  both  appeared. 

4  So  men,  from  that  eventful  day, 
Far  from  the  God  of  heaven  stray. 

Till  near  six  thousand  years  have  passed, 
And  left  a  lifeless  faith  at  last. 

5  By  faith  the  ancients  sought  the  Lord, 
From  time  to  time  obtained  His  word  : 


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Not  only  they,  but  so  may  we, 
When  faith  and  works  do  both  agree. 

6  From  Adam  to  the  present  day. 
Many  have  sought  a  righteous  way; 
And  some  have  found  the  narrow  road, 
And,  Enoch-like,  have  walked  with  God. 

7  God  is  unchangeable  to  save, 
Though  men  are  changeful  as  the  wave ; 
While  sinners  take  the  downward  road, 
The  faith  of  man  approaches  God. 

8  Experience  and  the  word  agree — 
Draw  nigh  to  God,  He'll  draw  nigh  thee ; 
Then,  are  they  wise  who  do  deny 

The  works  of  faith  beneath  the  sky? 

HYMN  16.     (C.M.) 

1  Mortals,  awake  !  with  angels  join, 

And  chant  the  solemn  lay; 
Love,  joy,  and  gratitude  combine, 
To  hail  th'  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapturous  song  began. 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran. 
And  swept  the  sounding  lyre. 

;3  The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new 
To  each  angelic  tongue ; 


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Swift  through  the  realms  of  light  it  flew, 
And  loud  the  echo  rung. 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

The  pealing  anthems  ran, 
And  angels  flew  with  eager  joy 
To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  Hark !  the  cherubic  armies  shout, 

And  glory  leads  the  song ; 
Peace  and  salvation  swell  the  note 
Of  all  the  heavenly  throng. 

6  With  joy  the  chorus  we'll  repeat— 

"Glory  to  God  on  high; 
Good- will  and  peace  are  now  complete; 
Jesus  was  born  to  die." 

7  Hail!  Prince  of  Life,  forever  hail! 

Redeemer,  Brother,  Friend  ! 
Though  earth  and  time  and  life  should  fail, 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end. 

HYMX  17.     (4-11's.) 

1  O  Jesus !  the  giver 

Of  all  we  enjoy. 
Our  lives  to  Thy  honor 

We  wish  to  employ; 
With  praises  unceasing 

We'll  sing  of  Thy  name, 


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Thy  goodness  increasing, 
Tiiy  love  we'll  proclaim. 

2  With  joy  we  remember 

The  dawn  of  that  day, 
When  cold  as  December, 

In  darkness  we  lay! 
The  sweet  invitation 

We  heard  with  surprise, 
And  witnessed  salvation 

Flow  down  from  the  skies. 

3  The  wonderful  name 

Of  our  Jesus  we'll  sing, 
And  publish  the  fame 

Of  our  Captain  and  King. 
With  sweet  exultation 

His  goodness  we  prove ; 
His  name  is  salvation, 

His  nature  is  love. 

4  We  now  are  enlisted 

In  Jesus'  blest  cause, 
Divinely  assisted 

To  conquer  our  foes : 
His  grace  will  support  us 

Till  conflicts  are  o'er, 
He  then  will  escort  us 

To  Zion's  bright  shore. 


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HYMN  18.    (CM.) 

1  Beloved  brethreii !  sing  His  praise 

Wlio  formed  the  worlds  on  high ; 
Who  taught  the  pianets  where  to  trace 
Their  orbits  through  the  sky. 

2  O  sing  the  fervor  of  His  love, 

The  wonders  of  His  grace, 
Who  sent  the  Savior  from  above 
To  save  a  dying  race. 

3  In  songs  declare  the  works  and  ways 

Of  our  Eternal  God, 
Whose  kingdom  in  tliese  latter  days 
Is  spreading  far  abroad. 

4  In  Zion  let  His  name  be  praised. 

Who  has  a  feast  prepared, 
The  glorious  Gospel  standard  raised. 
The  ancient  faith  restored. 

5  Swift  heralds,  the  glad  news  to  bear 

O'er  land  and  ocean,  fly; 
And  to  the  wond'ring  world  declare 
The  message  from  on  high. 

6  Ye  nations  of  the  earth  attend ! 

Let  kings  and  princes  hear, 
And  let  the  powers  of  darkness  bend — 
Messiah's  reign  is  near. 


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7  The  Savior  comes  !  Ye  Saints,  be  pure, 

And  fix  your  hearts  on  high ; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  rejoice,  for  your 
Redemption  draweth  nigh. 

8  Sing,  brethren !  sing,  in  strains  divine ; 

Let  all  your  voices  raise ; 
Let  heaven  and  earth  their  anthems  join 
In  these  the  latter  days. 

HYMN  19.     (CM.) 

1  Jehovah,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth, 

Thy  vi'ord  of  truth  proclaim ! 
O  may  it  spread  from  pole  to  pole, 
Till  all  shall  know  Thy  name. 

2  We  long  to  see  Thy  church  increase, 

Thy  own  new  kingdom  grow. 
That  all  the  earth  may  live  in  peace, 
And  heaven  be  seen  below. 

3  Roll  on  Thy  work  in  all  its  power ! 

The  distant  nations  bring ! 
In  Thy  new  kingdom  may  they  stand, 
And  own  Thee  God  and  King. 

4  One  general  chorus  then  shall  rise 

From  men  of  every  tongue. 
And  songs  of  joy  salute  the  skies, 
From  every  nation  sung ! 


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HYMN  20.     (L.M.) 

1  Arise!  arise!  with  joy  survey 
The  glory  of  the  latter  day : 
Already  has  the  dawn  begun 
Which  marks  at  hand  a  rising  sun. 

2  Behold  the  way!  ye  heralds  cry; 
Spare  not,  but  lift  your  voices  high  ; 
Convey  the  sound  from  pole  to  pole — 
Glad  tidings  to  the  captive  soul. 

3  Behold  the  way  to  Zion's  hill, 
Where  Israel's  God  delights  to  dwell ! 
He  fixes  there  His  lofty  throne. 
And  calls  the  sacred  place  His  own. 

4  The  north  gives  up ;  the  south  no  more 
Keeps  back  her  consecrated  store  ; 
From  east  to  west  the  message  runs, 
And  either  India  yields  her  sons. 

5  Auspicious  dawn !  thy  rising  ray 
With  joy  we  view,  and  hail  the  day  : 
Great  Sun  of  Righteousness  !  arise, 
And  fill  the  world  with  glad  surprise. 


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HYMN  21.     (6-8's.) 

1  The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care ; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye  ; 
My  noonday  walks  He  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint. 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant. 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 

My  weary,  wand'ring  steps  He  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

3  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill. 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  rod  shall  give  me  aid. 

And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

i  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious  lonely  wilds  I  stray. 
Thy  presence  shall  my  pains  beguile ; 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile. 
With  green  and  beauteous  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 


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HYMN  22.     (CM.) 

1  God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 

His  wonders  to  perform ; 
He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  tlie  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never- failing  skill. 
He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs. 
And  works  His  sovereign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  Saints,  fresh  courage  take ! 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense. 

But  trust  Him  for  His  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every  hour ; 
The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste. 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err. 

And  scan  His  work  in  vain ; 
God  is  His  own  interpreter, 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 


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HYMN  23.     (7's  &  6's.) 

1  Arise,  O  glorious  Zion, 

Tiiou  joy  of  latter  days, 
Whom  countless  Saints  rely  on, 

To  gain  a  resting  place ; 
Arise,  and  shine  in  splendor, 

Amid  the  world's  deep  night; 
For  God,  thy  sure  defender, 

Is  now  thy  life  and  light. 

2  Let  faithful  Saints  be  rearing 

The  city  of  our  Lord, 
On  mountain  tops  appearing, 

According  to  His  word  ; 
A  sought-out  habitation, 

By  men  of  truth  and  faith, 
A  covert  of  salvation 

From  ignorance  and  death. 

3  The  Temple  long  expected 

Shall  stand  on  Zion's  hill. 
By  willing  hearts  erected. 

Who  love  Jehovah's  will : 
Let  earth,  her  wealth  bestowing, 

Adorn  His  holy  seat; 
For  nations  great  shall  flow  in, 

To  w^orship  at  His  feet. 


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4  What  though  the  world  in  malice 

Despise  these  mighty  things, 
We'll  build  the  Royal  Palace, 

To  serve  the  King  of  kings ; 
Where  holy  men,  anointed 

To  know  His  sovereign  will, 
Each  ordinance  appointed 

To  save  us,  w^ill  reveal. 

5  From  Zion's  favored  dwelling 

The  Gospel  issues  forth, 
The  covenant  revealing 

To  gather  all  the  earth ; 
And  Saints,  the  message  bringing 

To  all  the  sons  of  men, 
With  the  redeemed,  shall,  singing. 

To  Zion  come  again. 

6  O  hear  the  proclamation, 

And  fly  as  on  the  wind  ! 
For  righteous  indignation 

Shall  desolate  mankind ! 
Then,  Zion,  men  shall  prize  thee, 

And  bow  before  thy  shrine  ; 
And  they  who  now  despise  thee 

Shall  own  thy  light  divine. 

7  Through  painful  tribulation 

We  walk  the  narrow  road, 


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And  battle  with  temptation, 
To  gain  that  blest  abode, 

But  patient,  firm  endurance, 
With  glory  in  our  view — 

The  Spirit's  bright  assurance- 
Will  bring  us  conquerors  through. 

8  O  grant.  Eternal  Father, 

That  we  may  faithful  be, 
With  all  the  j  ust  to  gather. 

And  Thv  salvation  see ! 
Then,  with  the  hosts  of  heaven. 

We'll  sing  th'  immortal  theme— 
To  Him  be  glory  given, 

Whose  blood  did  us  redeem. 

HYMN  24.     (CM.) 

1  O  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 

Instruction's  warning  voice ! 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice ! 

2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 

Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  all  the  stores  of  gold. 

3  In  her  right  hand  she  holds  to  view, 

A  length  of  happy  days ; 


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Riches,  with  splendid  honors  joined, 
Are  what  her  left  displays. 

4:  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence 
In  pleasure's  path  to  tread; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestovYS 
Upon  the  hoary  head. 

5  According  as  her  labors  rise, 
So  her  rewards  increase; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

HYMN  25.  (L.M,) 

1  Peace,  troubled  soul!  thou  need'st  not  fear; 
Thy  great  Provider  still  is  near; 

Who  fed  thee  last  will  feed  thee  still  ; 
Be  calm,  and  seek  to  do  His  will. 

2  The  Lord,  who  built  the  earth  and  sky. 
In  mercy  stops  to  hear  thy  cry; 

His  promise  all  may  freely  claim: 
"Ask  and  receive,  in  Jesus'  name." 

3  His  stores  are  open  all,  and  free. 
To  such  as  truly  upright  be; 
Water  and  bread  He'll  give  for  food. 
With  all  things  else  which  He  sees  good. 

4  The  ravens  daily  doth  He  feed. 

And  sends  them  food  as  they  have  need; 


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Although  they  nothing  have  in  store, 
Yet  as  they  lack  He  gives  them  more. 

5  Then  do  not  seek  with  anxious  care 
What  ye  shall  eat  or  drink  or  wear: 
Your  heavenly  Father  will  you  feed; 

He  knows  that  all  these  things  you  need. 

6  Without  reserve  give  Christ  your  heart; 
Let  Him  His  righteousness  impart; 
Then  all  things  else  He'll  freely  give, 
With  Him  you  all  things  shall  receive. 

7  Thus  shall  the  soul  be  truly  blest, 
That  seeks  in  God  his  only  rest: 
May  I  that  happy  person  be 

In  time  and  in  eternity. 

HYMN  26.    (8's  &  7's.) 

1  Softly  beams  the  sacred  dawning 
Of  the  great  Millennial  morn, 
And  to  Saints  gives  welcome  warning 
That  the  day  is  hasting  on. 

i       2  Splendid,  rising  o'er  the  mountains. 
Glowing  with  celestial  cheer, 
Streaming  from  eternal  fountains, 
Rays  of  living  light  appear. 


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3  Swiftly  flee  the  clouds  of  darkness, 

Speedily  the  mists  retire; 
Nature's  universal  blackness 
Is  consumed  by  heavenly  fire, 

4  Yea,  the  fair  sabbatic  era, 

When  the  world  will  be  at  rest, 
Rapidly  is  drawing  nearer; 
Then  all  Israel  v^^ill  be  blest. 

5  Odors  sweet  the  air  perfuming. 

Verdure  of  the  purest  green; 
In  primeval  beauty  beaming, 
Will  our  native  earth  be  seen. 

6  At  the  resurrection  morning, 

We  shall  all  appear  as  one; 
O  what  robes  of  bright  adorning, 
Will  the  righteous  then  put  on  ! 

7  Eye's  not  seen  the  untold  treasures, 

Which  the  Father  hath  in  store, 
Teeming  with  surpassing  pleasures, 
Even  life  for  evermore. 

8  Mourn  no  longer,  Saints  beloved, 

Brave  the  dangers,  no  retreat; 

Neither  let  your  hearts  be  moved, 

Scorn  the  trials  you  may  meet. 


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HYMN  27.   (6-7's.) 

1  Hark  !  ye  mortals.     Hist!  be  still. 
Voices  from  Cumorah's  hill 
Break  the  silence  of  the  tomb, 
Penetrate  the  dreadful  gloom, 
Gently  vvhisper,  all  is  well ! 
Now's  the  day  of  Israel ! 

2  Now  the  Gentile  reign  is  o'er; 
Darkness  covers  earth  no  more; 
Now  shall  Zion  rise  and  shine. 
Fill  the  world  with  light  divine; 
Angels  join— the  tidings  tell, 
Now's  the  day  of  Israel ! 

3  Thrones  shall  totter,  Babel  fall, 
Satan  reign  no  more  at  all; 
Saints  shall  gain  the  victory, 
Truth  prevail  o'er  land  and  sea, 
Gentile  tyrants  sink  to  hell; 
Now's  the  day  of  Israel ! 

4  Jesus  now  will  come  again, 

Saints  with  Him  shall  rise  and  reign. 
Heaven  and  earth  in  songs  combine, 
All  the  worlds  in  chorus  join; 
Every  tongue  the  music  swell, 
Now's  the  day  of  Israel ! 


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5  Ghastly  death  shall  conquered  be, 
Zion  reign,  and  Saints  be  free, 
Priests  and  kings  shall  join  in  love, 
Fill  the  worlds  below,  above, 
Singing  anthems — all  is  well ! 
Now's  the  day  of  Israel ! 

HYMN  28.     (8-8-6's.) 

1  Be  it  my  only  wisdom  here 

To  serve  the  Lord  with  filial  fear. 

With  loving  gratitude ; 
Superior  sense  may  I  display, 
By  shunning  every  evil  way. 

And  walking  in  the  good. 

2  Oh,  may  I  still  from  sin  depart; 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart, 

Jesus,  to  me  be  given ; 
And  let  me  through  Thy  Spirit  know 
To  glorify  my  God  below, 

And  find  my  way  to  heaven. 

HYMN  29.     (S.M.) 

1  Come  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  our  joys  be  known ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  worship  at  His  throne. 


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Let  those  refuse  to  sing 
Who  never  knew  our  God  ; 

But  servants  of  the  heavenly  king 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 


8  The  God  w^ho  rules  on  high, 
And  all  the  earth  surveys — 
Who  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 
And  calms  the  roaring  seas — 

4  This  mighty  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  Love ; 
He  will  send  down  His  heavenly  powers, 
To  carry  us  above, 

5  There  we  shall  see  His  face, 

And  never,  never  sin ; 
And,  from  the  rivers  of  His  grace 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

6  Yes,  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  state, 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create. 

7  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below ; 
Celestial  fruit  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 


Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry; 
We're  marching  through  Inimanuel's  ground 

To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

HYMN  30.    (8's  &  7's.)       ^ 

1  What  was  witnessed  in  the  heavens? 

Why,  an  angel,  earthw^ard  bound. 
Had  he  something  with  him  bringing? 

Yes— the  Gospel— joyful  sound! 
It  was  to  be  preached  in  power 

On  the  earth,  the  angel  said, 
To  all  men,  all  tongues  and  nations 

That  upon  its  face  are  spread. 

2  Had  we  not  before  the  Gospel? 

Yes — had  several  taught  by  men. 
Then  what  is  this  latter  Gospel? 

'Tis  the  first  one  come  again. 
This  was  preached  by  Paul  and  Peter, 

And  by  Jesus  Christ,  the  head ; 
This  we  latter  Saints  are  preaching — 

We  their  footsteps  wish  to  tread. 

^3  Where  so  long  has  been  the  Gospel? 
Did  it  never  fall  away? 
What  became  of  those  neglected? 
God  is  just,  is  all  we  say. 


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Seek  no  crop  where  'twas  not  planted, 
Nor  a  day  where  reigns  the  night ; 

Now  the  sunshine  bright  is  beaming, 
Let  all  creatures  see  aright. 


HYMN  31.     (L.M.) 

1  Plappy  the  man  who  finds  the  grace, 
The  blessings  of  God's  chosen  race, 
The  wisdom  coming  from  above. 
The  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love. 

2  Happy  beyond  description  he 

Who  knows,  "The  Savior  died  for  me, " 
The  gift  unspeakable  obtains, 
The  heavenly  understanding  gains, 

3  Wisdom  divine !    Who  tells  the  price 
Of  wisdom's  costly  merchandise? 
Wisdom  to  silver  we  prefer. 

And  gold  is  dross  compared  to  her. 

4  Her  hands  are  filled  with  length  of  days. 
True  riches  and  immortal  praise ; 
Riches  of  Christ  on  all  bestowed, 

And  honor  that  descends  from  God. 


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5  To  purest  joys  she  all  invites, 
Chaste,  holy,  spiritual  delights ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  flowery  paths  are  peace. 

6  Happy  the  man  who  wisdom  gains. 
Thrice  happy  who  his  guest  retains ; 
He  owns,  and  will  forever  own, 
Wisdom  and  Christ  and  Heaven  are  one. 

HYMN  32.     (L.M  ) 

1  Happy  the  souls  who  first  believed, 
To  Jesus  and  each  other  cleaved, 
Joined  by  the  unction  from  above. 
In  mystic  fellowship  of  love. 

2  Meek,  simple  followers  of  the  Lamb ! 
They  lived  and  spake  and  thought  the  same 
They  joyfully  conspired  to  raise 

Their  ceaseless  sacrifice  of  praise. 

3  With  grace  abundantly  endued,    ' 
A  pure,  believing  multitude. 
They  all  were  of  one  heart  and  soul, 
And  heavenly  love  inspired  the  whole. 

4  Oh!  what  an  age  of  golden  days ! 
Oh!  what  a  choice,  peculiar  race! 


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Washed  in  the  Lamb's  all-cleansing  blood, 
Anointed  Kings  and  Priests  to  God. 

5  Where  shall  we  wander  now  to  find 
Successors  they  have  left  behind  ? 
The  faithful  whom  we  seek  in  vain, 
Are  'minished  from  the  sons  of  men. 

6  Ye  different  sects,  who  all  declare, 

"Lo  !  here  is  Christ !"  or  "Christ  is  there  !" 
Your  stronger  proofs  divinely  give, 
And  show  me  where  true  Christians  live. 


HYMN  33.  (L.M.) 

1  Jesus,    from   whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Great  Builder  of  thy  Church  below  ! 

If  now  Thy  Spirit  moves  my  breast. 
Hear,  and  fulfil  Thine  own  request ! 

2  The  few  that  truly  call  Thee  Lord, 
And  wait  Thy  sanctifying  word, 
And  Thee  their  utmost  Savior  own. 
Unite,  and  perfect  them  in  one. 

o  O  !  let  them  all  Thy  mind  express. 
Stand  forth  Thy  chosen  witnesses. 


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Thy  power  unto  salvation  show, 
And  perfect  holiness  below. 

4  In  them  let  all  mankind  behold 
How  Christians  lived  in  days  of  old; 
Mighty  their  envious  foes  to  move — 
A  proverb  of  reproach  and  love. 

5  Call  them  into  Thy  wondrous  light, 
Worthy  to  walk  with  Thee  in  white  ! 
Make  up  Thy  jewels.  Lord,  and  show 
Thy  glorious,  spotless  Church  below. 

6  From  every  sinful  wrinkle  free, 
Redeemed  from  all  iniquity, 

The  fellowship  of  Saints  made  known. 
And,  O  my  God,  let  me  be  one  ! 

7  O  !  may  my  lot  be  cast  with  these. 
The  least  of  Jesus'  witnesses; 

O  !  that  my  Lord  would  count  me  meet 
To  wash  His  dear  disciples'  feet. 

8  This  only  thing  do  I  require; 

Thou  know'st  'tis  all  my  heart's  desire. 
Freely  what  I  receive  to  give. 
The  servant  of  Thy  Church  to  live. 

9  After  my  lowly  Lord  I  go. 

And  wait  upon  Thy  Saints  below, 


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Enjoy  the  grace  to  angels  given, 
And  serve  the  royal  heirs  of  heaven. 

10  Lord,  if  I  now  Thy  drawings  feel, 
And  ask  according  to  Thy  will. 
Confirm  the  prayer,  the  seal  impart, 
And  speak  the  answer  to  my  heart. 

11  Tell  me — or  Thou  shalt  never  go — 
"Thy  prayer  is  heard;  it  shall  be  so! 
The  word  hath  passed  Thy  lips,  and  I 
Shall  with  Thy  people  live  and  die. 

HYMN  84.   (CM.) 

1  How  will  the  Saints  rejoice  to  tell 

And  count  their  sufferings  o'er. 
When  they  upon  Mount  Zion  dwell, 
And  view  the  landscape  o'er. 

2  There  thej'  will  see,  upon  that  land. 

Fair  Zion  from  above. 
And  meet  with  Enoch's  holy  band, 
And  sing  redeeming  love. 

3  There  no  more  sickness,  pain,  or  wo 

Shall  mar  their  peaceful  rest. 
For  God  shall  wipe  away  their  tears, 
And  comfort  the  oppressed. 


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4  O  may  I  see  that  glorious  day 
And  join  with  all  the  blest, 
To  sing  aloud  the  Savior's  praise, 
And  enter  into  rest. 

HYMN  35.  (S.M.D.) 

1  Ye  simple  souls  who  stray 

Far  from  the  path  of  peace. 
That  lonely,  unfrequented  way 

To  life  and  happiness; 
Why  will  ye  folly  love, 

And  throng  the  downward  road, 
And  hate  the  wisdom  from  above, 

And  mock  the  sons  of  God  ? 

2  Madness  and  misery 

Ye  count  our  life  beneath. 
And  nothing  great  or  good  can   se 

Or  glorious  in  our  death, 
As  only  born  to  grieve. 

Beneath  your  feet  we  lie. 
And  utterly  condemned  we  live. 

And  unlamented  die. 

3  So  wretched  and  obscure, 

The  men  whom  ye  despise. 

So  foolish,  impotent  and  poor, 

Above  your  scorn  we  rise. 


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We,  through  the  Holy  Ghost, 

Can  witness  better  things; 
For  He,  whose  blood  is  all  our  boast, 

Hath  made  us  Priests  and  Kings. 

4  Riches  unsearchable 

In  Jesus'  love  we  know; 
And  pleasures  springing  from  the  well 

Of  life  our  souls  o'erllow. 
The  Spirit  we  receive 

Of  wisdom,  grace  and  power; 
x\nd,  though  'mid   scenes  of  woe  we  live, 

Rejoicing  evermore. 

5  Angels  our  servants  are. 

And  keep  in  all  our  ways; 
And  in  their  watchful  hands  they  bear 

The  sacred  sons  of  grace; 
Unto  that  heavenly  bliss 

They  all  our  steps  attend. 
And  God  Himself  our  Father  is, 

And  Jesus  is  our  Friend. 

6  With  Him  we  walk  in  white, 

We  in  His  image  shine; 
Our  robes  are  robes  of  glorious  light. 
Our  righteousness  divine. 


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On  all  the  kings  of  earth 
With  pity  we  look  down; 

And  claim,  in  virtue  of  our  birth, 
A  never-failing  crown. 

HYMN  36.  (2-6' s  &  4  &  3-6's  &  4.) 
Tune:    "God  Save  the  Queen." 

1  Our  God,  we  raise  to  Thee 
Thanks  for  Thy  blessings  free 

We  here  enjoy; 
In  this  far  western  land, 
A  true  and  chosen  band, 
Led  hither  by  Thy  hand, 

Would  sing  for  joy. 

2  Bless  Thou  our  Prophet  dear; 
May  health  and  comfort  cheer 

His  noble  heart; 
His  words  with  fire  impress 
On  souls  that  Thou  wilt  bless; 
Nor  gold  may  they  caress, 

But  free  impart. 

3  So  shall  Thy  kingdom  spread. 
As  by  Thy  Prophets  said, 

From  sea  to  sea; 
As  one  united  whole 
Truth  burn  in  every  soul. 
While  hast'ning  to  the  goal 

We  long  to  see. 


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•4  O  may  Thy  Saints  be   one, 
Like  Father  and  the  Son, 

Nor  disagree; 
United  heart  and  hand. 
So  may  they  ever  stand, 
A  firm  and  valiant  band, 
Eternally, 

HYMN  37.   (CM.) 

1  Ye  Saints  who  dwell  on  Europe's  shore, 

Let  not  your  hearts  be  faint; 
Let  each  press  on  to  things  before, 
And  be  indeed  a  Saint. 

2  Although  the  present  time  may  seem 

O'erspread  with  clouds  of  gloom. 
The  light  of  faith  will  shed  its  gleam 
Until  deliverance  come. 

3  Hold  fast  the  things  you  have  received, 

Be  faithful  in  the  Lord; 
You  know  in  whom  you  have  believed, 
He's  faithful  to  His  word. 

4  Your  brethren  in  America 

Are  one  in  heart  with  you. 
And  they  are  toiling  night  and  day 
For  Zion's  welfare  too. 


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5  They  even  now  are  driven  forth 

To  track  the  wilderness; 
They  leave  the  country  of  their  birth 
For  truth  and  righteousness, 

6  But  there's  a  day,  'tis  near  at  hand, 

A  day  of  joy  and  peace  ! 
That  day  will  break  oppression's  band, 
And  bring  the  Saints  release. 

7  Then,  brethren,  haste  and  gather  up; 

We  shall  rejoice  to  meet; 
When  we  have  drunk  the  bitter  cup. 
We'll  share  a  heavenlj^  treat. 

8  And  even  now  the  Lord  bestows 

More,  more  than  tongue  can  tell, 
Of  that  which  from  His  presence  flows: 
Yes,  brethren,  all  is  well. 

HYMN  38.  (4-6's&2-8's.) 

1  Let  earth  and  heaven  agree, 

Angels  and  men  be  joined, 
To  celebrate  with  me 

The  Savior  of  mankind. 
Adore  the  all-atoning  Lamb, 
And  bless  the  sound  of  Jesus'  name. 


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2  Jesus !  transporting  sound 

The  joy  of  earth  and  heaven ! 
No  other  help  is  found, 

No  other  name  is  given, 
By  wliich  we  can  salvation  have; 
But  Jesus  came  the  world  to  save. 

3  Jesus  !  harmonious  name  ! 

It  charms  the  hosts  above; 
They  evermore  proclaim, 

And  wonder  at  His  love; 
'Tis  all  their  happiness  to  gaze, 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  our  Jesus'  face. 


His  name  the  sinner  fears; 

But  when  from  sin  set  free, 
'Tis  music  in  His  ears, 

'Tis  life  and  liberty; 
New  songs  do  then  his  lips  employ. 
And  his  glad  heart  e'en  leaps  for  joy- 
Stung  by  the  scorpion,  sin, 

My  poor,  expiring  soul 
The  balmy  sound  drinks  in, 

And  is  at  once  made  whole. 
See  there  mj"  Lord  upon  the  tree  ! 
I  hear,  I  feel.  He  died  for  me  ! 


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6  O,  unexampled  love ! 

O,  all  redeeming  grace  ! 
How  swiftly  Thou  dost  move 

To  save  a  fallen  race  ! 
What  shall  I  do  to  make  it  known 
What  Thou  for  all  mankind  hast  done? 

7  O,  for  a  trumpet  voice, 

On  all  the  world  to  call, 
To   bid  their  hearts  rejoice 

In  Him  v^'ho  died  for  all ! 
For  all,  my  Lord  was  crucified  ! 
For  all,  for  all,  my  Savior  died  ! 

HYMN  39.    (CM.) 

1  Jesus,  Thou  all-redeeming  Lord, 

Thy  blessing  we  implore; 
Open  the  door  to  preach  Thy  word, 
The  great,  efll'ectual  door. 

2  Gather  the  outcasts  in,   and  save 

t  rom  sin  and  Satan's  power. 
And  let  them  now  acceptance  have. 
And  know  their  gracious  hour. 

o  Lover  of  souls,  Thou  know'st  to  prize 
What  Thou  hast  bought  so  dear; 
Come,  then,  and  in  Thy  people's  eyes, 
With  all  Thv  wounds,  appear. 


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HYMN  40.  (P.M.) 

1  Come,  let  us  anew  our  journey  pursue, 

Roll  round  with  the  year, 
And  never  stand  still  till  the  Master  appear. 
His  adorable  will  let  us  gladly  fulfil. 

And  our  talents  improve, 
By  the  patience  of  hope  and  the  labor  of 
love. 

2  Our  life  as  a  dream,  our  time  as  a  stream, 

Glides  swiftly  away. 
And  the  fugitive  moment  refuses  to  stay. 
The  arrow  is  flown,  the  moments  are  gone. 

The  Millennial  year 
Presses  on  to  our  view,  and  eternity's  here. 

3  O  that  each  in  the  day  of  His  coming  may 

say, 
"I  have  fought  my  way  through: 
I  have  finished  the  work  Thou  did'st  give  me 

to  do." 
O  that  each  from  his  Lord  may  receive  the 
glad  word: 
"Well  and  faithfully  done; 
Enter  into  my  joy    and    sit   do^vn   on   my 
throne." 


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HYMX  41.  (7's  D.) 

1  Who  are  these  arrayed  in  white, 

Brighter  than  the  noonday  sun, 
Foremost  of  the  sons  of  light, 

Nearest  the  eternal  throne  ? 
These  are  they  that  bore  the  cross, 

Nobly  for  their  Master  stood, 
Suflf'rersfor  His  righteous  cause, 

Foll'wers  of  the  dying  God. 

2  Out  of  great  distress  they  came, 

Washed  their  robes,  by  faith  below 
In  the  blood  of  yonder  Lamb- 
Blood  that  washes  white  as  snow. 
Therefore  are  they  next  the  throne. 
Serve  their  Maker  day  and  night; 
God  resides  among  his  own, 
God  doth  in  His  Saints  delight. 

3  More  than  conquerors  at  last, 

Here  they  find  their  trials  o'er; 
They  have  all  their  sulf'rings  past, 

Hunger  now  and  thirst  no  more: 
No  excessive  heat  they  feel 

From  the  sun's  directer  ray. 
In  a  milder  clime  they  dwell — 

Region  of  eternal  day. 


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i  He  that  on  the  throne  doth  reign; 

Them  the  Lamb  shall  always  feed, 
With  the  tree  of  life  sustain, 

To  the  living  fountains  lead; 
He  shall  all  their  sorrows  chase, 

All  their  wants  at  once  remove, 
Wipe  the  tears  from  every  face, 

Fill  up  every  soul  with  love. 

HYMN  42.  (S.M  ) 

1  Spirit  of  Faith,  come  down, 

Reveal  the  things  of  God, 
And  make  to  us  the  Godhead  known, 
And  witness  with  the  blood. 

2  'Tis  Thine  the  blood  t'  apply. 

And  give  us  eyes  to  see; 
Who  did  for  every  sinner  die. 
Did  surely  die  for  me. 

o  No  man  can  trul}'  say 
That  Jesus  is  the  Lord, 
Unless  Thou  take  the  vail  away, 
And  breathe  the  living  word. 

4  Then,  only  then,  we  feel 
Our  int'rest  in  His  blood, 
And  cry,  with  joy  unspeakable, 
"Thou  art  my  Lord,  my  God  !" 


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5  O  that  the  world  might  know 

The  all-atoning  Lamb ! 
Spirit  of  Faith    descend  and  show 
The  virtue  of  His  name. 

6  The  grace  which  all  n^ay  find, 

The  saving  power  impart; 
And  testify  to  all  mankind, 
And  speak  in  every  heart. 

7  Inspire  with  living  faith, 

Which  whosoe'er  receives. 
The  witness  in  himself  he  hath, 
And  consciously  believes; 

8  The  faith  that  conquers  all, 

And  doth  e'en  mountains  move, 
And  saves  all  who  on  Jesus  call, 
And  perfects  them  in  love. 

HYMN  43.  (CM.) 

1  Come,  Holy  Ghost,  our  hearts  inspire, 

Let  us  thine  influence  prove; 
Source  of  the  old  prophetic  fire. 
Fountain  of  light  and  love. 

2  Come,  Holy  Ghost;  for  moved  by  Thee, 

The  Prophets  moved  and  spoke; 
Unlock  the  truth,  Thyself  the  key: 
Unseal  the  sacred  book. 


3  Expand  Thy  wings,  celestial  dove, 

Brood  o'er  our  nature's  night; 
On  our  disordered  spirits  move, 
And  let  there  now  be  light. 

4  God,  through  Himself,  we  then  shall  know 

If  Thou  within  us  shine, 
And  sound  with  all  Thy  Saints  below. 
The  depth  of  love  divine. 

HYMN  44.  (6-8's.) 

1  Inspirer  of  the  ancient  seers. 

Who  w^rote  from  Thee  the  sacred  page, 
The  same  through  all  succeeding  years. 

To  us  in  our  degen'rate  age. 
The  spirit  of  Thy  word  impart. 
And  breathe  the  life  into  each  heart. 

2  While  now  Thine  oracles  we  read 

With  earnest  prayer  and  strong  desire, 
O  let  Thy  spirit  now  proceed. 

Our  souls  to  waken  and  inspire; 
Our  weakness  help,  our  darkness  chase. 
And  guide  us  by  the  light  of  grace  ! 

3  Whene'er  in  error's  path  we  rove. 

The  living  God  through  sin  forsake, 
Our  conscience  by  Thy  word  reprove. 
Convince  and  bring  the  wand'rers  back; 


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Deep  wounded  by  the  Spirit's  sword, 
And  then  by  Gilead's  bahn  restored. 

4  The  sacred  lessons  of  Thy  grace, 

Transmitted  through  Thy  word,  repeat, 
And  train  us  up  in  all  Thy  ways, 

To  make  us  in  Thy  will  complete ; 
Fulfil  Thy  love's  redeeming  plan, 
And  bring  us  to  a  perfect  man. 

5  Furnished  out  of  Thy  treasury, 

O  may  we  always  ready  stand 
x'o  help  the  souls  redeemed  by  Thee, 

In  what  their  various  states  demand — 
To  teach,  convince,  correct,  reprove. 
And  build  them  up  in  holiest  love ! 

HYMN  45.     (L.M.) 

1  Author  of  faith.  Eternal  Word, 

Whose  Spirit  breathes  the  active  flame- 
Faith,  like  its  Finisher  and  Lord, 
To-day  as  yesterday  the  same. 

2  To  Thee  our  humble  hearts  aspire, 

And  ask  the  gift  unspeakable ; 
Increase  in  us  the  kindred  fire. 
In  us  the  work  of  faith  fulfil. 


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8  By  faith  we  know  Thee  strong  to  save; 
Save  us,  a  present  Savior  thou ! 
Whate'er  we  hope,  by  faith  we  have, 
Future  and  past  subsisting  now. 

4  To  him  that  in  Thy  name  believes. 

Eternal  life  with  Thee  is  given! 
Into  himself  he  all  receives, 
Pardon  and  holiness  from  heaven. 

5  The  things  unknown  to  feeble  sense. 

Unseen  by  reason's  glimm'ring  ray. 
With  strong  commanding  evidence, 
Their  heavenly  origin  display. 

(5  Faith  lends  its  realizing  light. 

The  clouds  disperse,  the  shadows  fly, 
Th'  Invisible  appears  in  sight, 
And  God  is  seen  by  mortal  eye. 

HYMN  46.     (7's.) 

1  Give  us  room  that  we  may  dwell, 
Zion's  children  cry  aloud  ; 
See  their  numbers  how  they  swell ! 
How  they  gather  like  a  cloud  ! 


5« 

2  O !  how  bright  the  morning  seems! 

Brighter  from  so  dark  a  night; 
Zion  is,  like  one  that  dreams, 
Filled  with  wonder  and  delight! 

3  Lo !  thy  sun  goes  down  no  more; 

God  Himself  will  be  thy  light ; 
All  that  caused  thee  grief  before 
Buried  lies  in  endless  night. 

4  Zion,  now  arise  and  shine  ! 

Lo,  thy  light  from  heaven  is  come ! 

These  that  crowd  from  far  are  thine. 

Give  thj'^  sons  and  daughters  room. 

HYMN  47.     (P.M.) 

1  Come,  come,  ye  Saints,  no  toil  nor  labor  fear, 

But  with  joy  wend  your  way; 
Though    hard    to    you    this   journey    may 
appear, 

Grace  shall  be  as  your  day. 
'Tis  better  far  for  us  to  strive. 
Our  useless  cares  from  us  to  drive. 
Do  this,  and  joy  your  hearts  will  swell — 
All  is  well  !  all  is  well ! 

2  Why  should  we  mourn,  or  think  our  lot  is 

hard  ? 
'Tis  not  so  ;  all  is  right ! 


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Why    should    we    think    to    earn  a  great 
reward, 
If  we  now  shun  the  fight  ? 
Gird  up  your  loins,  fresh  courage  take, 
Our  God  will  never  us  forsake ; 
And  soon  we'll  have  this  tale  to  tell- 
All  is  well !  all  is  well ! 

We'll  find  the  place  which  God  for  us  pre- 
pared, 

Far  away  in  the  West  ; 
Where  none  shall  come  to  hurt  nor  make 
afraid  ; 

There  the  Saints  will  be  blessed. 
We'll  make  the  air  with  music  ring, 
Shout  praises  to  our  God  and  King ; 
Above  the  rest  these  words  we'll  tell — 
All  is  well!  all  is  well! 

And  should  we  die  before  our  journey's 
*  through, 

Happy  day!  all  is  well! 
We  then  are  free  from  toil  and  sorrow  too  ; 

With  the  just  we  shall  dwell. 
But  if  our  lives  are  spared  again 
To  see  the  Saints,  their  rest  obtain, 
O  how  we'll  make  this  chorus  swell — 
All  is  well!  all  is  well! 


GO 
HYMN  48,     (L.M.) 

1  O  Lord!  responsive  to  Thy  call, 
In  life  or  death,  whate'er  befall, 
Our  hopes  for  bliss  on  Thee  depend  ; 
Thou  art  our  everlasting  Friend. 

2  Though  life  be  short,  and  trials  seem 
To  darken  its  protracted  gleam, 
Though  friends  forsake  and  foes  contend, 
Thou  art  our  everlasting  Friend. 

8  Death  may  distract  our  present  joy. 
And  all  our  brightest  hopes  destroy; 
Yet  these  will  in  the  future  tend 
To  prove  Thee  still  our  faithful  Friend. 

4  O  let  Thy  Spirit  with  us  dwell. 
That  we  in  future  worlds  may  tell 
How  we  o'ercanie,  and,  in  the  end, 
Make  Thee  our  everlasting  Friend. 


HYMN  49.     (8's  &  7's.) 

1  Sweetly  may  the  blessed  Spirit 
On  each  faithful  bosom  shine 
May  we  every  grace  inherit; 
Lord,  we  seek  a  boon  divine ; 


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2  Since  Thou  tak'st  delight  in  giving, 

We  would  gladly  ask  and  have  ; 
Gratefully  each  gift  receiving, 
In  His  name  who  died  to  save. 

3  We  would  seek  t'  obtain  His  favor, 

Which  is  better  far  than  gold  ; 
May  His  gospel  prove  the  savor 
Of  a  life  that's  ne'er  been  told. 

4  Passing  honors,  transient  pleasures. 

Boasting  joys  forever  flown  ; 
May  we  seek  to  lay  up  treasures 
Where  decay  shall  ne'er  be  known. 

5  Savior,  to  assist  our  weakness, 

Let  Thy  grace  sufficient  be; 
Bless  with  wisdom  and  with  meekness, 
Till  we  full  salvation  see. 

HYMN  50.     (CM.) 

1  My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 

The  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights! 

2  In  darkest  shades,  if  Thou  appear. 

My  dawning  is  begun  ; 
Thou  art  my  soul's  bright  morning  star, 
And  Thou  my  rising  sun. 


3  The  op'ning  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
If  Jesus  shows  His  mercy  mine, 
And  whispers,  I  am  His  ! 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word  ; 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
To  see  and  praise  ni}^  Lord. 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

I'll  break  through  every  foe  ; 
The  wings  of  love  and  arms  of  faith 
Would  bear  me  conq'ror  through. 


HYMN  51.     (L.M.) 

1  Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim; 

Thou  art  m}^  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ; 
The  glories  that  compose  Thy  name 
Stand  all  engaged  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good.  Thou  just  and  wise, 

Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God, 
And  I  am  thine  by  sacred  ties, 
Thy  son,  thv  servant,  boueht  with  blood. 


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3  With  early  feet  I  love  t'  appear 

Among  Thy  Saints,  and  seek  Thy   face; 
I     Oft  have  I  seen  Thy  glory  there, 
'"        And  felt  the  power  of  sovereign  grace. 

4  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise; 
This  w^ork  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice 
Throughout  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

HYMN  52.  (8-7's.) 

1  Where  the  voice  of  friendship's  heard, 
Sounding  like  a  sweet  toned  bird; 
Where  the  holy  notes  inspire 

With  devotion's  pure  desire; 
Where  fond  actions  speak  the  soul; 
Where  true  love  finds  no  control : 
Where  the  sons  of  God  agree, 
There  may  all  the  faithful  be. 

2  Where  the  weary  find  a  home; 
Where  the  wild  deer  fearless  roam; 
Where  the  mellow  fruit-tree  grows; 
Where  the  golden  harvest  flows; 
Where  the  bee,  the  grape  and  kine 
Yield  their  honey,  milk  and  wine; 
Where  the  curse  from  earth  shall  flee, 
There  may  all  the  faithful  be. 


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Where  the  Temple-block  is  laid; 
Where  no  foe  shall  e'er  invade; 
Where  the  Priesthood's  power  shall  claim 
All  that  heaven  and  earth  can  name; 
Where  the  judge  by  justice  rules; 
Where  the  couns'lors  are  not  fools; 
Where  the  poor  shall  judgment  see, 
There  may  all  the  faithful  be. 


4  Where  the  dew-distilling  hills 
Drop  their  fatness  in  the  rills  ; 
Where  the  river,  lake  and  stream 
With  their  finny  myriads  teem  ; 
Where  the  shade  trees  round  the  fold 
Shield  from  heat  and  winter's  cold  ; 
AVhere  all  nature  sings  with  glee, 
There  may  all  the  faithful  be. 


HYMN  53.  (8's,  7's,  &  4.) 

1  Lo  !  the  mighty  God  appearing,^ 
From  on  high  Jehovah  speaks  ! 
Eastern  lands  the  summons  hearing, 
O'er  the  west  His  thunder  breaks. 

Earth  behold  Him! 
Universal  nature  shakes. 


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2  Zion,  all  its  light  unfolding, 

God  in  glory  shall  display; 
Lo  !  He  comes  !  nor  silence  holding, 
Fire  and  clouds  prepare  His  way; 

Tempests  round  Him 
Hasten  on  the  dreadful  day. 

3  To  the  heavens  His  voice  ascending, 

To  the  earth  beneath  He  cries; 
Souls  immortal  now  descending. 
Let  the  sleeping  dust  arise  ! 

Rise  to  judgment ; 
Let  Thy  throne  adorn  the  skies. 

4  Gather  first  my  Saints  around  me. 

Those  who  to  my  cov'nant  stood — 
Those  who  humbly  sought  and  found  me 
Through  the  dying  Savior's  blood. 

Blest  Redeemer  ! 
Dearest  sacrifice  to  God  ! 

5  Now  the  heavens  on  high  adore  Him, 

And  His  righteousness  declare  ; 
Sinners  perish  from  before  Him, 
But  His  Saints  His  mercies  share. 

Just  His  judgment: 
God,  Himself  the  judge,  is  there. 
5 


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HYMN  54.  (8's  &  7's.) 

1  Should  you  feel  inclined  to  censure 

Faults  you  may  in  others  view, 
Ask  your  own  heart,  ere  you  venture, 
If  that  has  not  failings  too. 

2  Let  not  friendly  vows  be  broken; 

Rather  strive  a  friend  to  gain  ; 
Many  a  word  in  anger  spoken 
Finds  its  passage  home  again. 

3  Do  not,  then,  in  idle  pleasure, 

Trifle  with  a  brother's  fame  ; 
Guard  it  as  a  valued  treasure. 
Sacred  as  your  own  good  name. 

4  Do  not  form  opinions  blindly; 

Hastiness  to  trouble  tends; 
Those  of  whom  we  thought  unkindly. 
Oft  become  our  warmest  friends. 

HYMN  55.  (6-8's.) 

1  I'll  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath  ; 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  noblest  powers 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 


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2  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God ;  He  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  sea,  with  all  then*  train. 
His  truth  forever  stands  secure  ; 
He  saves  oppressed  ones,  feeds  the  poor. 

And  none  shall  find  His  promise  vain, 

3  The  Lord  gives  eyesight  to  the  blind  ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  fainting  mind  : 

He  sends  the  troubled  conscience  peace, 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

4  I'll  praise  Him  while  He  lends  me  breath, 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers  ; 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past 
Wliile  life  and  thought  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 


HYMN  56.   (L.M.) 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord !   'tis  good  to  raise 
Your  hearts  and  voices  in  His  praise  ; 
His  nature  and  His  works  invite 
To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 


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2  He  formed  the  stars,  those  heavenly  flames, 
He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their  names; 
His  wisdom's  vast  and  knows  no  bound — 
A  deep  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowned. 

3  Sing  to  the  Lord,  exalt  Him  high, 
Who  spreads  His  clouds  along  the  sky; 
There  He  prepares  the  fruitful  rain, 
Nor  lets  the  drops  descend  in  vain. 

4  He  makes  the  grass  the  hills  adorn, 

And  clothes  the  smiling  fields  with  corn; 
The  beasts  with  food  His  hands  supply. 
And  the  young  ravens  when  they  cry. 

5  And  Saints  are  lovely  in  His  sight ; 
He  views  His  children  with  delight; 

He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fears. 
And  looks  and  loves  His  image  there. 

HYMN  57.   (L.M.) 

1  Away  with  our  fears  !    the  glad  morning 
appears, 
When  an  heir  of  salvation  was  born  ! 
From  Jehovah  I  came,  for  His  glory  I  am, 
And  to  Him  I  with  singing  return. 


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2  With  thanks  I  rejoice  in  Thy  Fatherly  choice, 

Of  my  state  and  condition  below; 
If  of  parents  I  came  who  honored  Thy  name, 
'Twas  Thy  wisdom  appointed  it  so. 

3  I  sing  of  Thy  grace  from  my  earliest  days, 

Ever  near  to  allure  and  defend ; 
Hitherto  Thou  hast  been  my  preserver  from 

sin, 
And  I  trust  Thou  wilt  save  to  the  end. 

4  Oh,  the  infinite  cares  and  temptations  and 

snares. 
Thy  hand  hath  conducted  me  through ; 
Oh,  the  blessings  bestowed  by  a  bountiful 

God, 
And  the  mercies  eternally  new. 

5  "What  a  mercy  is  this,  what  a  heaven  of  bliss, 

How  unspeakably  happy  am  I ! 
Gathered  into  the  fold,  with  Thy  people  en- 
rolled, 
With  Thy  people  to  live  and  to  die. 

6  All  honor  and  praise  to  the  Father  of  grace, 

To  the  Spirit  and  Son  I  return; 
The  work  I'll  pursvie  He  hath  set  me  to  do 
And  rejoice  that  I  ever  was  born. 


HYMN  58.     (P.M.) 

O  Saints,  have  ye  seen  o'er  yon  mountain's 

proud  height,  [beaming? 

The   day-star   of    promise    so    brilliantly 

Its  rays  shall  illumine  the  world  with  its 

light ,  [ing. 

And  the  ensign  of  Zion,  exultingly  stream- 
All  nations  invite  to  walk  in  its  light, 
And  join  to  maintain  the  proud  standard 

of  right ; 
The   standard  of    Zion !      O   long   may  it 

wave 
O'er  the  land  of  the  free  and  the  home  of  the 

brave. 

Our  motto   is  peace,  and  the   triumph  of 

right :  [dawning, 

And    we    joyfully    hail    the    Millennial 

When  men  can  emerge  from  a  long  dreary 

night 
And  bask  in  the  sunbeams  of  Zion's  bright 

morning, 
The  white  flag  so  rare,  still  floating  in  air. 
Proclaims  'mid  the  mountains  that  peace  is 

now  there ; 
Let  the  standard  of  Zion  eternally  wave 
O'er  the  land  of  the  free  and  the  home  of 

the  brave. 


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3  Though  earth  and  its  treasures  should  melt 
ill  the  fire  ; 
The  planets  be   riven  with  the  trumpet's 
loud  thunder ; 
The  sunlight  of  heaven  wax  dim  and  expire, 
And  the  vail  of  eternity  parted  asunder ; 
Yet  Arm  and  unshaken  the   truth  shall  re- 
main, [shall  reign, 
And  the  heirs  of  the  Priesthood  for  ever 
And  the  standard  of  Zion  eternally  wave 
O'er  the  land  of  the  free  and  the  home  of 
the  brave. 

HYMN  59.     (P.M.) 

1  O,  say,  what  is  truth?    'Tisthe  fairestgem 

That  the  riches  of  worlds  can  produce ; 
And  priceless  the  value  of  truth  will  be,  when 
The  proud  monarch's  costliest  diadem 

Is  counted  but  dross  and  refuse. 

2  Yes,  say,  what  is  truth?    'Tis  the  brightest 

prize 
To  which  mortals  or  Gods  can  aspire  : 
Go  search  in  the  depths  where  it  glittering 

lies. 
Or  ascend  in  pursuit  to  the  loftiest  skies; 
'Tis  an  aim  for  the  noblest  desire. 


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3  The  sceptre  may  fall  from  the  despot's  g;rasp, 

When  with  winds  of  stern  justice  he  copes, 
But  the  pillar  of  truth  will  endure  to  the  last, 
And  its  firm-rooted  bulwarks  outstand  the 
rude  blast 

And  the  wreck  of  the  fell  tyrant's  hopes. 

4  Then,  say,  what  is  truth  ?    'Tis  the  last  and 

the  first. 
For  the  limits  of  time  it  steps  o'er  : 
Though  the  heavens  depart,  and  the  earth's 
fountains  burst,  [the  worst. 

Truth,  the  sum  of  existence,  will  weather 
Eternal,  unchanged,  evermore. 

HYMN  60.     (CM.) 

1  Father,  how  wide  Thy  glories  shine  ! 

How  high  Thy  wonders  rise !  [signs, 

Known    through  the    earth    by    thousand 
By  thousands,  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  Thy  power. 

Their  motions  speak  Thy  skill. 
And  on  the  wings  of  every  hour 
We  read  Thy  patience  still. 

3  But  when  we  view  Thy  strange  design 

To  save  rebellious  worms. 
Where  justice  and  compassion  join 
In  their  divinest  forms ; 


4  There  the  whole  Deity  is  known, 

Nor  dare  a  creature  guess 
Which  of  the  glories  brightest  shone, 
The  justice  or  the  grace. 

5  O  may  I  bear  some  humble  part 

In  truth's  immortal  song! 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart, 
And  love  command  my  tongue. 

HYMN  61.    (9's  &  8's.) 

1  Up,  awake,  ye  defenders  of  Zion ! 

The  foe's  at  the  door  of  your  homes ; 
Let  each  heart  be  the  hearc  of  a  lion, 

Unyielding  and  proud  as  he  roams. 
Remember  the  wrongs  of  Missouri  ; 

Forget  not  the  fate  of  Nauvoo  ; 
When  the  God-hating  foe  is  before  you, 

Stand  firm,  and  be  faithful  and  true. 

2  By  the  mountains  ourZion's  surrounded; 

Her  warriors  are  noble  and  brave  ; 
And  their  faith  on  Jehovah  is  founded, 

Whose  power  is  mighty  to  save. 
Opposed  by  a  proud,  boasting  nation, 

Their  numbers,  compared,  may  be  few; 
But  their  union  is  known  through  creation. 

And  they've  always  been  faithful  and  true* 


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Shall  we  bear  with  oppression  forever? 

Shall  we  tamely  submit  to  the  foe, 
While  the  ties  of  our  kindred  they  sever? 

Shall  the  blood  of  our  Prophets  still  flow? 
No!    the    thought    sets    the    heart    wildly 
beating ; 

Our  vows  at  each  pulse  we  renew, 
Ne'er  to  rest  till  our  foes  are  retreating, 

While  we  remain  faithful  and  true! 


4  Though,  assisted  by  legions  infernal, 

The  plundering  wretches  advance. 
With  a  host  from  the  regions  eternal. 

We'll  scatter  their  troops  at  a  glance. 
Soon  "the  Kingdom"  will  be  independent; 

In  wonder  the  nations  will  view 
The  despised  ones  in  glory  resplendent ; 

Then  let  us  be  faithful  and  true ! 


HYMN  62.     (2-8's  &  6.) 

Hail !  bright  millennial  day  of  rest, 

When  earth  's  restored  and  Saints  are  blest, 

Secured  from  Bab'lon's  doom : 
Gathered  afar  from  every  clime. 
To  spend  that  blissful,  happy  time. 

Where  vernal  pastures  bloom. 


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2  There  tyranny  no  more  shall  reign, 
Nor  famished  children  beg  in  vain 

For  what  their  fathers  toiled  ; 
Nor  proud  men  spurn  the  poor  man's  lot — 
Alike  they'll  share,  and  envy  not 

What  selfishness  hath  spoiled. 

3  There  equity  and  truth  will  shine, 
And  all  revere  God's  laws  divine, 

Nor  fear  oppressor's  wrong  ; 
Each  shall  possess  his  dwelling  fair, 
And  eat  the  fruits  the  vineyards  bear, 

Rejoicing  all  day  long. 

4  0  heavenly  paradise  of  joj"! 

Where  meek  ones  live  without  annoy, 

Far,  far  away  from  Gentile  strife  ; 
Where  God  and  angels  love  to  dwell 
With  the  redeemed,  whose  anthems  swell 
The  song  of  endless  life. 


O  God  !  may  all  Thy  Saints  endure, 
That  we  Thy  blessings  may  secure 

Within  Thy  promised  rest; 
Then  shall  our  tongues,  in  ceaseless  praise. 
Extol  Thy  name  through  endless  days 

On  earth  when  it  is  blest. 


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HYMN  63.  (2-8's  &  6.) 

1  O  happy  home !  O  blest  abode ! 

Where  Saints  communion  hold  with  God, 

Without  a  doubt  or  fear : 
When  shall  I  reach  thy  fertile  plains, 
Ascend  the  mount  where  virtue  gains 

A  more  exalted  sphere? 

2  In  Babylon  I  loathe  to  stay; 
Dire  are  the  evils  day  by  day 

Within  her  precincts  dark. 
Truth's  brighter  rays  expose  the  night, 
Each  honest  mind  receives  the  light, 

And  presses  to  the  mark. 

3  No  love  but  heaven's  would  I  receive — 
No  other  doctrines  e'er  believe, 

Than  those  by  Jesus  taught. 
I'd  trace  the  path  His  footsteps  trod— 
The  only  way  that  leads  to  God ; 

All  other  ways  are  naught. 

4  Come,  sacred  power,  exert  thy  sway, 
To  guide  in  the  celestial  way, 

Tradition  to  forsake. 
My  Savior's  footsteps  to  pursue. 
Each  selfish  principle  subdue, 

To  righteousness  awake. 


5  Let  friends  or  kindred,  near  or  dear, 
Exert  their  power;  no  servile  fear 

Shall  e'er  my  spirit  bind, 
Though  now  affections  warmer  rise 
In  souls  enlightened  from  the  skies, 
And  blest  with  Jesus'  mind. 

5  For  he  hath  said  (whose  lips  divine 
To  naught  but  truth  did  e'er  incline — 

Jesus,  our  only  theme), 
Whoe'er  their  kindred  better  love 
Than  me,  my  heart  can  ne'er  approve, 

Nor  him  will  I  esteem. 

7  But  those  who  in  my  righteous  cause 
Are  Arm,  nor  seek  the  world's  applause. 

My  glory  shall  partake. 
Then,  brethren,  sisters,  patient  share 
His  sufferings ;  this  will  us  prepare, 

And  sinners  perfect  make. 


HYMN  64.  CL.M.) 

1  Shall  I,  for  fear  of  feeble  man. 
The  Spirit's  course  in  me  restrain  ? 
Or,  undismayed  in  deed  and  word, 
Be  a  true  witness  for  the  Lord? 


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2  Awed  by  a  mortal's  frown,  shall  I 
Conceal  the  word  of  God  most  high  ^ 
How  then  before  Thee  shall  I  dare 
To  stand,  or  how  Thine  anger  bear  ? 

3  Shall  I,  to  soothe  the  godless  throng, 
Soften  Thy  truths  and  smooth  my  tongue, 
To  gain  earth's  gilded  toys,  or  flee 

The  cross,  my  God,  endured  by  Thee? 

4  What,  then,  is  he  whose  scorn  I  dread, 
Whose  wrath  or  hate  makes  me  afraid? 
A  man — an  heir  of  death — a  slave 

To  sin— a  bubble  on  the  wave. 

5  Yea,  let  men  rage,  since  Thou  wilt  spread 
Thy  shadowing  wings  around  my  head, 
Since,  in  all  pain,  Thy  tender  love 

Will  still  my  sure  refreshment  prove. 

6  Savior  of  men,  Thy  searching  eye 
Doth  all  my  inmost  thoughts  descry; 
Doth  aught  on  earth  my  wishes  raise, 
Or  the  world's  pleasures,  or  its  praise  ? 

7  The  love  of  Christ  doth  me  constrain 
To  seek  the  wand'ring  souls  of  men  ; 
With  cries,  entreaties,  tears  to  save, 
To  snatch  them  from  the  gaping  grave. 


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8  For  this  let  men  revile  my  name, 
No  cross  I  shun,  I  fear  no  shame — 
All  hail  reproach  !  and  welcome  pain  ! 
Thy  terrors  only,  Lord,  restrain. 


9  My  life,  my  blood,  I  here  present. 
If  for  Thy  truth  they  may  be  spent ; 
Fulfil  Thy  sovereign  counsel.  Lord  ; 
Thy  will  be  done,  Thy  name  adored. 


10  Give  of  Thy  strength,  O  God  of  power: 
Then  let  winds  blow,  or  ihunders  roar. 
Thy  faithful  witness  will  I  be: 
'Tis  fixed — I  can  do  all  through  Thee. 


HYMN  65.    (S's&Ts.) 

Glorious  things  are  sung  of  Zion, 

Enoch's  city  seen  of  old, 
Where  the  righteous,  being  perfect. 

Walked  with  God  in  streets  of  gold. 
Love  and  virttie,  faith  and  wisdom, 

Grace  and  gifts  were  all  combined  ; 
As  himself  each  loved  his  neighbor  ; 

All  were  one  in  heart  and  mind. 


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2  There  they  shunned  the  power  of  Satan, 

And  observed  celestial  laws; 
For  in  Adam-ondi-Ahman 

Zion  rose  where  Eden  was. 
When  beyond  the  power  of  evil, 

So  that  none  could  covet  wealth. 
One  continual  feast  of  blessings 

Crowned  their  days  with  peace  and  health. 


3  Then  the  towers  of  Zion  glittered 

Like  the  sun  in  yonder  skies. 
And  the  wicked  stood  and  trembled, 

Filled  with  wonder  and  surprise: 
Then  their  faith  and  works  were  perfect- 

Lo,  they  followed  their  great  Head  ; 
So  the  city  went  to  heaven, 

And  the  world  said  Zion's  fled  ! 


When  the  Lord  returns  with  Zion, 

And  we  hear  the  watchman  cry. 
Then  we'll  surely  be  united. 

And  we'll  all  see  eye  to  eye  ; 
Then  we'll  mingle  with  the  angels, 

And  the  Lord  will  bless  His  own  ; 
Then  the  earth  will  be  as  Eden, 

And  we'll  know  as  we  are  known. 


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HYMN  m.     (CM.) 

1  How  are  Thy  servants  blest!  O  Lord, 

How  sure  is  their  defense! 

Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 

Their  help,  Omnipotence. 

2  In  foreign  realms  and  lands  remote. 

Supported  by  Thy  care, 
Through  burning  climes  they  pass  unhurt, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  When  by  the  dreadful  tempest  borne 
r        High  on  the  broken  wave, 

*     They  know  Thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

4  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire, 

Obedient  to  Thy  will ; 
The  sea  that  roars  at  Thy  command. 
At  Thy  command  is  still. 

5  In  midst  of  dangers,  fear  and  death. 

Thy  goodness  we'll  adore  ; 
We'll  praise  Thee  for  Thy  mercies  past. 
And  humbly  liope  for  more. 


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HVMN  67.  (2-S's&7.) 

1  Before  all  lands  in  east  or  west, 
We  love  the  land  of  Zion  best ! 

With  God's  choice  gifts  'tis  teeming. 
There  Seers  and  Prophets  as  of  old, 
The  mysteries  of  heaven  unfold, 

Through  holy  Priesthood  streaming. 

2  'Mong  Zion's  homesteads  joys  abound, 
True  souls  of  worth  are  gather'd  round 

Their  Prophet  and  their  leader; 
No  tyrant  there  shall  dare  to  reign  : 
For  God  will  Zion's  rights  maintain 

And  on  to  glory  speed  her. 

3  Before  all  people,  east  or  west. 

We  love  the  Saints  of  God  the  best— 

A  race  of  noble  spirits : 
Then  let  us  with  God's  laws  comply. 
That  when  His  Saints  are  raised  on  high, 
i        Their  joys  we  may  inherit. 

4  We'll  gladly  join  with  heart  and  hand, 
A  chosen,  true,  devoted  band. 

To  conquer  Satan's  powers  : 
To  endless  life  we'll  onward  press. 
For  God  will  all  our  wrongs  redress. 

And  victory  is  ours. 


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HYMN  68.  (P.M.) 

1  What,  though  the  Gentiles  wildly  rage 

And  over  us  black  war  clouds  low^er  ? 
'Tis  with  our  God  they  madly  wage 

A  war,  and  seek  to  break  His  power  ; 
Like  surges  dashing  'gainst  the  rock 
In  wild  cont'usion — vain  the  shock: 

Satan,  thy  reign  is  o'er  ! 

2  While  in  its  infancy,  in  vain 

They  sought  to  crush  the  germ  of  truth  : 
And  shall  they  now  their  purpose  'gain 

When  in  the  vigor  of  its  youth  ? 
No,  brethren,  no  !  Though  hosts  combine 
In  dread  array,  God's  arm  divine 

Will  shield  us  from  their  wrath  ! 

3  Though  few  we  seem,  yet,  glorious  thought 

With  God  and  angels  we  are  one. 
In  the  same  cause  for  which  they  fought, 

Undaunted,  we  are  battling  on: 
Assured  of  triumph  in  the  end — 
That  soon  our  foes  shall  humbly  bend. 

And  victory  be  won  ! 

4  Then  let  us  still  on  God  depend. 

And  on  His  promises  rely — 
That  Zion's  cause  He  will  defend, 
Our  hopes  confirm,  our  foes  destroy; 


With  truth  w'thin  and  God  o'erhead, 
We  know  no  fear,  we  feel  no  dread— 
The  reign  of  peace  is  nigh ! 


HYMN  69.  (4-6's  &  2-8's. 

1  O  Lord,  our  sovereign  King, 

Our  infant  charge  now  bless  ; 
Him  to  Thee  now  we  bring, 

O  grant  him  now  Thy  grace. 
And  to  us,  Lord,  may  grace  be  given 
To  train  this  gift  of  Thine  for  heaven. 

2  A  gift  of  richest  worth. 

On  us  Thou  hast  bestowed, 
O  may  he,  from  his  birth. 

Follow  the  Lord  his  God ; 
Sustained  by  grace  divine,  may  he 
Be  taught,  O  Lord,  our  God,  by  Thee. 

3  Thou  art  his  Father,  Lord  ; 

His  spirit  pure  and  free. 
Obedient  to  Thy  word. 

Rejoiced  in  heaven  with  Thee. 
O  may  the  spirit  Thou  hast  given, 
Return  unsullied  back  to  heaven. 


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HYMN  70.     (8's  &  7's,.) 

1  We  have  met,  dear  friends  and  brethren, 

Our  respects  to  pay  to  one 
Who  has  left  this  world  of  sorrow, 
And  to  glory  now  has  gone. 

2  Since  our  friend  has  gone  to  glory, 

Though  we  mourn,  yet  we'll  rejoice  ; 
For  he  sought  the  way  to  heaven. 
And  made  Jesus  Christ  his  choice. 

3  To  all  those  who  sleep  in  Jesus, 

Death  is  sweet  and  has  no  sting ; 
But  to  haughty,  stubborn  sinners. 
Death,  of  terrors  is  the  king. 

4  Then,  poor  sinner,  stop  and  ponder 

Well  your  steps  as  you  pass  on. 
Lest  you  end  j^our  days  in  sorrow 
When  your  fancied  joys  are  gone. 

HYMN  71.     (C.M.D.) 

1  The  Gospel  standard  high  is  raised 

On  Zion's  sacred  shore  ; 
Rejoice,  ye  Saints,  our  God  be  praised, 

Satan's  long  reign  is  o'er  ; 
The  bright  Millennium  dawns  at  last, 

The  faithful  shall  be  free, 
Christ  will  reward  their  trials  past 

With  immortalitv. 


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2  Earth,  to  proud  loveliness  restored, 

Shall  echo  back  the  strains 
From  thousand  heavenly  choirs  poured, 

When  Christ  in  triumph  reigns  : 
Refulgent  in  the  beams  of  love, 

The  Savior's  presence  given. 
The  Saints  on  earth,  w^ith  Saints  above. 

Shall  share  the  rest  of  heaven. 

HYMN  72.     (S.M.) 

1  Lord,  make  Thy  merc}^  known 

To  all  who  here  reside ; 
Let  heaven's  blessing  rest  upon 
And  with  them  all  abide. 

2  My  Master  and  my  God 

Has  sent  me  forth  to  bless 
And  preach  to  all  His  holy  word. 
And  dwell  with  sons  of  peace. 

3  A  son  of  peace  dwells  here, 

Thy  grace  to  him  be  given, 
On  earth  may  he  Thy  law  revere, 
!  And  dwell  with  Thee  in  heaven. 


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HYMN  73.     (6-8's.) 
Captain  of  Israel's  host,  and  guide 

Of  all  who  seek  the  land  above. 
Beneath  the  shadow  we  abide — 

The  cloud  of  Thy  protecting  love. 


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Our  strength, Thy  grace,  our  rule, Thy  word, 
Our  end,  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 
By  Thy  unerring  Spirit  led, 

We  shall  not  in  the  desert  stray; 
We  shall  no  other  guidance  need, 

Nor  miss  our  providential  way; 
As  far  from  danger  as  from  fear, 
While  love,  almighty  love,  is  near. 

HYMN  71.     (6-8's.) 

1  When  quiet  in  niy  house  I  sit. 

Thy  book  be  my  companion  etill ; 
My  Joy»  Thy  sayings  to  repeat, 

Talk  o'er  the  records  of  Thy  will. 
And  search  the  oracles  divine, 
Till  every  heart-felt  word  be  mine. 

2  O  may  Thy  gracious  word  divine 

Subject  of  all  our  converse  be  ; 
So  will  the  Lord  His  foil' wer  join, 

And  walk  and  talk,  Himself,  with  me; 
So  shall  my  heart  His  presence  prove, 
And  burn  with  everlasting  love. 

3  Oft  as  I  lay  me  down  to  rest, 

O  may  the  reconciling  word 
Sweetly  compose  my  weary  breast. 

While  on  the  bosom  of  my  Lord 
I  sink  in  blissful  dreams  away 
And  visions  of  eternal  day. 


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4  Rising  to  sing  mj"  Savior's  praise, 
Thee  may  I  publish  all  day  long 
And  let  Thy  precious  word  of  grace 

Flow  from  my  heart  and  fill  my  tongue  ; 
Fill  all  my  life  with  purest  love, 
And  join  me  to  the  Church  above. 

HYMN  75.     (8's  &  7's.) 

1  Go,  ye  messengers  of  heaven, 

Chosen  by  divine  command; 
Go  and  publish  free  salvation 
To  a  dark,  benighted  land. 

2  Go  to  island,  vale  and  mountain, 

To  fulfil  the  great  command  ; 
Gather  out  the  sons  of  Jacob, 
To  possess  the  promised  land. 

3  When  your  thousands  all  are  gathered, 

And  their  prayers  for  you  ascend. 
And  the  Lord  has  crowned  with  blessings 
All  the  labors  of  your  hand, 

4  Then  the  song  of  joy  and  transport 

Will  from  every  land  resound  ; 

Then  the  heathen,  long  in  darkness, 

By  their  Savior  will  be  crowned. 


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HYMN  76.     (L.M.) 

1  From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  : 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  laud,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  Thy  mercies,  Lord, 
Eternal  truth  attends  Thy  word ; 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 


HYMN  77.     (P.M.) 

1  Israel,  awake  from  thy  long,  silent  slumber. 
Shake  off  the  fetters  that  bound  thee  so 
long; 
Chains  of  oppression !    we'll  break    them 
asunder, 
And  join  with  the  ransomed  in  victory's 
song! 

Rise!  for  the  time  has  come, 

Israel  must  gather  home; 
High  on  the  mountains  the  ensign  we  see; 

Fallen  is  Gentile  power, 

Soon  will  their  reign  be  o'er, 

Tyrants  shall  rule  no  more, 
Israel  is  free ! 


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2  Tremble,  ye  nations  of  Gentiles,  for  yonder 

Hosts  of  the  despot,  in  battle  array; 
Engines  of  war  shake  the  earth  with  their 
thunder. 
The  bright  sword  is  drawn  and  the  sheath 
thrown  away. 

Sound  the  alarm  of  war     ^ 

Through  nations  near  and  far, 
Sending  its  tones  over  land,  over  sea. 

Zion  shall  dwell  in  peace, 

Israel  will  still  increase. 

Liberty  ne'er  shall  cease, 
Israel  is  free ! 

3  Come  to  the  land  of    the    mountain   audi 

prairie, 

Gather  in  strength  to  our  home  in  the  west: 
Free  are  her  sons  as  the  breeze  round  the 
aerie- 
Birth-place  of  prophets  and  home  of  tht^ 
blest. 

Come,  let  us  haste  away, 

Here  we'll  no  longer  stay  ; 
Zioa,  thy  beauties  we're  yearning  to  see. 

Saints,  raise  the  heavenly  song. 

Join  with  the  ransomed  throng, 

Angels  the  notes  prolong, 
Israel  is  free ! 


91 
HYMN  78.     (C.M.D.) 

O  Lord,  do  Thou  Thy  gifts  bestow 

On  these  adopted  ones  ; 
'And  letTh}^  Sphit  largely  flow, 

And  own  them  as  Thy  sons  ; 
E'en  as  Thy  promise  was  of  old, 

One  Spirit  they  should  have, 
That  all  things  past  it  should  unfold, 

With  present  light  to  save. 

In  dreams  and  visions  of  the  night. 

Revealing  things  to  come, 
Unfolding  wisdom's  purest  light, 

Of  Zion's  happy  home  ; 
New  tongues  declaring  heavenly  power, 

Interpretations  plain, 
That  Saints  may  know  in  this  dread  hour, 

Thy  gifts  are  come  again. 

Give  faith  to  realize  the  same, 

With  truth  Thy  Saints  inspire, 
And  own  Thy  people's  faith  to  claim 

All  else  their  hearts  desire. 
Let  wisdom,  knowledge,  truth  and  love 

Lead  them  in  Thy  commands. 
That  they  may  prove  Tliy  gifts  divine, 

By  laying  on  of  hands. 


92 
HYMN  79.     (P.M.) 

1  For  the  strength  of  tlie  hills  we  bless  Thee, 

Our  God,  our  fathers'  God  ; 
Thou  hast  made  Thy  children  mighty, 

By  the  touch  of  the  mountain  sod  ; 
Thou  hast  led  Thy  chosen  Israel 

To  freedom's  last  abode — 
For  the  strength  of  the  hills  we  bless  Thee, 

Our  God,  our  fathers'  God. 

2  At  the  hands  of  foul  oppressors, 

We've  borne  and  sutfered  long  ; 
Thou  hast  been  our  help  in  weakness. 

And  Thy  power  hath  made  us  strong  ; 
Amid  ruthless  foes,  outnumbered. 

In  weariness  we  trod  ; 
For  the  strength  of  the  hills  we  bless  Thee, 

Our  God,  our  fathers'  God. 

8  Thou  hast  led  us  here  in  safety, 

Where  mountain  bulwark  stands, 
As  the  guardian  of  the  loved  ones 

Thou  hast  brought  from  many  lands : 
For  the  rock  and  for  the  river, 

The  valley's  fertile  sod; 
For  the  strength  of  the  hills  we  bless  Thee, 

Our  God,  our  fathers'  God. 


-I! 


03 


Here  the  wild  bird  swiftly  darts  on 

His  quarry  from  the  heights, 
And  the  red  untutored  Indian 

Seeketh  here  his  rude  delights  ; 
But  the  Saints  for  Thy  communion 

Have  sought  the  mountain  sod  : 
For  the  strength  of  the  hills  we  bless  Thee, 

Our  God,  our  fathers'  God. 


We  are  watchers  of  a  beacon 

Whose  light  must  never  die  ;  , 

We  are  guardians  of  an  altar 

'Midst  the  silence  of  the  sky  : 
Here  the  rocks  yield  founts  of  courage, 

Struck  forth  as  by  Thy  rod : 
For  the  strength  of  the  hills  we  bless  Thee, 

Our  God,  our  fathers'  God. 


For  the  shadow  of  Thy  presence. 

Around  our  camp  o'erspread  ; 
For  the  caflon's  ragged  defiles, 

And  the  beetling  crags  o'erhead  ; 
For  the  snows  and  for  the  torrents. 

And  for  our  burial  sod  ; 
For  the  strength  of  the  hills  we  bless  Thee 
.    Our  God,  our  fathers'  God. 


94 

HYMN  80.     (8's.) 

1  This  God  is  the  God  we  adore, 

Our  faithful,  unchangeable  friend, 

Whose  love  is  as  large  as  His  power, 

And  knows  not  beginning  nor  end. 

2  'Tis  Jesus,  the  first  and  the  last. 

Whose  Spirit  shall  guide  as  safe  home 
We'll  praise  Him  for  all  that  is  past, 
And  trust  Him  for  all  that's  to  come. 
HYMN  81.     (8's,  7's  &  4,) 

1  Men  of  God  !  go,  take  your  stations  : 

Darkness  reigns  throughout  the  earth 
Go,  proclaim  among  all  nations 
Joyful  news  of  heavenly  birth  ; 

Bear  the  tidings 
Angels  brought  again  to  earth. 

2  Of  the  Gospel  not  ashamed. 

As  the  power  of  God  to  save  ; 
Go,  and  let  it  be  proclaimed 

To  the  free-born  and  the  slave- 
Blessed  freedom, 
Such  as  Zion's  children  have. 

3  When  exposed  to  fears  and  dangers, 

Jesus  will  His  own  defend  : 
Borne  afar  'midst  foes  and  strangers, 
Jesus  will  appear  your  friend. 

And  His  presence 
Shall  be  with  you  to  the  end. 


95 

HYMN  82.     (8's,  7's  &  4.) 

1  O'er  the  gloomy  hills' of  darkness, 

Look,  my  soul,  be   still  and  gaze  ; 
All  the  promises  do  travail 

With  the  glorious  day  of  grace ; 
Blessed  Jubilee ! 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

2  Let  the  Lidian  and  the  negro. 

Let  the  rude  barbarian  see 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest 
Once  obtained  on  Calvary; 

Let  the  Gospel 
Soon  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western. 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night — 

Chase  the  darkness 
From  their  long  benighted  eyes. 

4  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  Gospel, 

"Win  and  conquer,  never  cease ; 
So  Immanuel's  fair  dominions 
Shall  extend  and  still  increase. 

Till  the  kingdoms 
Of  the  world  are  all  His  own. 


98 
HYMN  83.     (L.M.) 

1  Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls ; 

Ye  heavy-laden  sinners,  come ; 
I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils. 
And  raise  you  to  My  heavenly  home. 

2  They  shall  find  rest  that  learn  of  Me — 

I  am  of  meek  and  lowly  mind; 
But  passion  raises  like  the  sea. 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  Blest  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 

My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight : 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 
My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light. 

4  Then,  Lord,  we  humbly  venture  near, 

By  unbelief  and  guilt  oppressed 
Henceforth,  Thine  easy  yoke  we'll  bear. 
And  seek  in  Thee  the  promised  rest. 


HYMN  84.     (C.M.D.) 

When  sickness  clouds  the  soul  with  grief, 
And  wastes  this  mortal  frame, 

Thine  ord'nance  brings  our  woes  relief, 
Through  faith  in  Thy  great  name. 


97 

Anointed  with  the  holy  oil, 

And  by  Thy  servants  blest, 
We  wait  upon  Thy  promised  aid 

In  all  that  we  request. 

2  If  sin  has  brought  Thy  scourging  rod 

May  we  Thy  chast'ning  prove, 
And  learn,  from  all  we  suffer  here, 

Thy  precepts  more  to  love. 
But  should  the  enemy  of  man 

Distracting  cares  intrude. 
Give  faith  to  overcome  the  ill. 

And  triumph  in  the  good. 

3  When  darkness  and  temptations  come, 

And  worldly  cares  arise. 
And  sickness,  poverty  and  death 
Our  fondest  hope  surprise, 

0  let  Thy  Spirit's  light  impart 
Renewing  strength  divine. 

That  we  may  rise  above  them  all, 
And  know  that  we  are  Thine. 

HYMN  8.5.     (L.M.) 

1  Before  Jehovah's  glorious  throne, 

Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy  ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy. 

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98 


His  sovereign  power,  witiiout  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay  and  formed  us  men  ; 

And  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 
High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise ; 

And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues. 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  Sounding  praise. 

Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  shall  stand, 

When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

HYMN  86.     (L.M.) 
Dark  is  the  human  mind,  when  bound 

In  unbelief's  degrading  thrall ; 
Debased  the  soul  that  scorns  the  sound 

Of  truth's  ennobling,  saving  call. 
Lord,  give  us  faith,  that  we  may  rend 

The  monster's  clutch  from  every  breast — 
A  faith  by  which  we  may  ascend 

From  truth  to  truth  to  reach  Thy  rest. 

Faith    that   shall  pierce    doubt's   thickest 
gloom 

And  see  Thy  glory  shining  clear ; 
Faith  that  through  life,  and  'yond  the  tomb, 

Shall  find  Thy  promised  blessings  near. 


99 

HYMN  87.     (8's  &  7's,  6  lines.) 

1  Satan's  empire  long  has  flourished, 

Satan's  power  has  mighty  grown, 
Nations  bend  beneath  his  sceptre, 

Princes  bow  before  his  throne  : 
Sons  of  Zion,  up  !  arouse  you! 

Satan's  might  must  be  o  erthrowm 

2  Buckle  on  .Jehovah's  armor  : 

Truth,  the  weapon;  faith,  the  shield  ; 
Endless  lives  await  the  victors  ; 

God  is  with  us  ;  sin  must  yield  : 
On,  and  fear  not !  earth's  redemption 

Waits  the  issue  of  the  field. 

HYMN  88.  (P,M.) 

1  Go !  ye  Gospel  heralds,  go  ! 
To  the  lands  of  darkness  go, 
And  to  every  clime  proclaim: 
Christ  will  come  on  earth  to  reign— 

And  then  we'll  go,  we'll  go  to  Zion's  land. 

2  In  a  gallant  ship  we  ride. 
Sent  to  spread  the  Gospel  wide, 
And  its  glorious  tidings  roll 
O'er  the  earth  from  pole  to  pole— 

And  then  we'll  go,  we'll  go  to  Zion's  land. 


8  Come,  ye  faithful  Saints,  and  sing 
Sacred  songs  to  Zion's  King  : 
Take  the  crown  so  freely  given 
By  the  mighty  Lord  of  heaven  ; 

And  then  sit  down,  sit  down  with  Christ 
the  Lamb. 

HYMN  89.     (7's.) 

1  Lord,  we  come  before  Thee  now, 
At  Thy  feet  we  humbly  bow; 
Do  not  Thou  our  suit  disdain  ; 
Shall  we  seek  Thee,  Lord,  in  vain  ? 

2  In  Thine  own  appointed  way, 
Now  we  seek  Thee  ;  here  we  stay; 
Lord,  from  hence  we  would  not  go, 
Till  a  blessing  Thou  bestow. 

3  Send  some  message  from  Thy  word, 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford  ; 
Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn, 
Let  "the  time  of  love"  return. 

4  Grant,  we  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee,  our  gracious  God  and  kind  ; 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free. 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  Thee. 


101 

HYMN  90.  (L.M.) 

1  Come,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell, 

By  faith  and  love,  in  every  breast ; 

Then  shall  we  know  and  taste  and  feel 

The  joys  that  cannot  be  expressed. 

2  Come,  fill  onr  hearts  with  inward  strength; 

Make  our  enlarging  souls  possess 
And    learn   the   height   and   breadth  and 
length 
And  depth  of  Thine  unmeasured  grace. 

3  Now  to  the  God  whose  power  can  do 

More  than  our  thoughts  or  wishes  know. 
Be  everlasting  honor  done, 
By  all  the  Church,  through  Christ,  His  Son. 

HYMN  91.    (CM.) 

1  Come,  Thou  desire  of  all  Thy  Saints, 

Our  humble  strains  attend, 
"While  with  our  praises  and  complaints. 
Low  at  Thy  feet  we  bend. 

2  When  we  Thy  wondrous  glories  hear, 

And  all  Thy  sufferings  trace. 
What  sweetly  awful  scenes  appear  ! 
What  rich,  unbounded  grace  ! 


102 

:5  How  should  our  songs,  like  those  above, 
With  warm  devotion  rise  ! 
How  should  our  soul,  with  wings  of  love, 
Mount  upward  to  the  skies ! 

4  But  ah  !   the  song,  how  cold  it  flows ! 

How  languid  our  desire  ! 
How  faint  the  sacred  passion  glows. 
Till  Thou  the  heart  inspire  ! 

5  Come,  Lord,  Thy  love  alone  can  raise 

In  us  the  heavenly  flame  ! 
Then  shall  our  lips  resound  Thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  adore  Thy  name. 

HYMN  92.   (8's  &  7's.) 

1  Lo !  the  Gentile  chain  is  broken  ; 

t  reedom's  banner  waves  on  high ; 
List,  ye  nations  !  by  this  token 
Know  that  our  redemption's  nigh. 

2  See,  on  yonder  distant  mountain, 

Zion's  standard  wide  unfurled  ; 
Far  above  Missouri's  fountain, 
Lo,  it  waves  for  all  the  world. 

3  Freedom,  peace  and  full  salvation 

Are  the  blessings  guaranteed — 
Liberty  to  every  nation, 
Every  tongue,  and  every  creed. 


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4  Come,  ye  Christian  sects,  and  pagan, 

Pope  and  Protestant  and  priest; 
Worshipers  of  God,  or  Dagon, 
Come  to  freedom's  glorious  feast. 

5  Come,  ye  sons  of  doubt  and  wonder, 

Indian,  Moslem,  Greek  or  Jew; 
All  your  shackles  burst  asunder; 
Freedom's  banner  waves  for  you. 

6  Cease  to  persecute  each  other. 

Join  the  covenant  of  peace; 
Be  to  all  a  friend,  a  brother ; 
This  will  bring  the  world  release. 

7  Lo!  the  King,  whom  we  desire. 

Prince  of  Peace,  shall  come  to  reign : 
Sound  again,  ye  heavenly  choir. 
Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men. 

HYMN  93.     (8's  &  7's.) 

1  As  the  dew,  from  heaven  distilling, 

Gently  on  the  grass  descends. 
And  revives  it,  thus  fulfiling 
What  Thy  providence  intends, 

2  Let  Thy  doctrine,  Lord,  so  gracious, 

Thus  descending  from  above. 
Blest  by  Thee,  prove  efficacious 
To  fulfil  Thy  work  of  love. 


104 

13  Lord,  behold  this  congregation ; 
Precious  promises  fulfil ; 
From  Thy  holy  habitation 
Let  the  dews  of  life  distill. 

4  Let  our  cry  come  up  before  Thee : 
Thy  sweet  Spirit  shed  around: 
So  the  people  shall  adore  Thee, 
And  confess  the  joyful  sound. 


HYMN  94.     (L.M.) 

1  O  Thou,  at  whose  almighty  word 

The  glorious  night  from  darkness  sprung. 
Thy  quick'ning  influence  afford, 
And  clothe  with  power    the    preacher's 
tongue.. 

2  As  when  of  old  the  waters  flowed 

Forth  from  the  rock  at  Thy  command. 
In  vain  had  Moses  waved  his  rod 
Without  Thy  wonder-working  hand. 

3  As  when  the  walls  of  Jericho 

Down  to  the  earth  at  once  were  cast. 
It  was  Thy  power  that  brought  them  low, 
And  not  the  trumpet's  feeble  blast. 


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4  Thus  we  would  in  the  means  be  found. 
And  thus  on  Thee  alone  depend : 
O  make  the  Gospel's  joyful  sound 
Effectual  to  the  promised  end. 


HYMN  95.   (CM.) 

1  Once  more  we  come  before  our  God — 

Once  more  His  blessing  ask  : 
O  may  not  duty  seem  a  load, 
Nor  worship  prove  a  task ! 

2  May  we  receive  the  word  we  hear, 

Each  in  an  honest  heart ; 
And  keep  the  sacred  treasure  there, 
Nor  ever  with  it  part. 

3  Awake,  O  heavenly  wind,  awake ! 

Refreshing  breezes,  blow; 
Let  every  plant  Thy  power  partake, 
And  all  the  garden  grow. 

4  Revive  the  parched  with  soft'ning  showers 

The  cold  with  warmth  divine  ; 
The  benefit  shall  all  be  ours. 
And  all  the  glory  Thine. 


106 
HYMN  96.  (CM.) 

1  With  joy  we  own  Thy  servants,  Lord, 

Thy  ministers  below, 
Ordained  to  spread  Thy  truth  abroad. 
That  all  Thy  name  may  know. 

2  O  may  they  now,  and  ever,  keep 

Their  eyes  intent  on  Thee ! 
Do  Thou,  Great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep. 
Their  bright  example  be. 


3  With  plenteous  grace  their  hearts  prepare, 

To  execute  Thy  will ; 
And  give  them  patience,  love,  and  care, 
And  faithfulness  and  skill. 

4  Inspire  their  minds  with  ardent  zeal. 

Thy  flock  to  feed  and  teach  ; 
And  may  they  live,  and  may  they  feel 
The  truths  they're  called  to  preach. 

5  As  showers  refresh  the  thirsty  plain, 

So  let  their  labors  prove  : 
By  them  extend  Thy  righteous  reign— 
The  reign  of  truth  and  love. 


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HYMN  97.  (7's.) 

1  Hark  !  the  song  of  jubilee, 

Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar ; 
Or  the  fuhiess  of  the  sea, 
When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore. 

2  See !  Jehovah's  banner's  furled, 

Sheathed  His  sword.  He  speaks,  'tis  done! 
Now  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 
Are  the  kingdoms  of  His  Son. 

3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole. 

With  supreme  unbounded  sway ; 
He  shall  reign  when,  like  a  scroll. 
Yonder  heavens  have  passed  away. 

4  Hallelujah!  for  the  Lord, 

God  omnipotent,  shall  reign  ; 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 
Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

HYMN  98.    (8's,  7's,  4.) 

1  Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing; 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each,  Thy  love  possessing. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace. 

O  refresh  us, 
Traveling  through  this  wilderness. 


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^  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 
For  the  Gospel's  joyful  sound; 
May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound. 

Ever  faithful 
To  the  truth  may  we  be  found. 

HYMN  99.    (CM.) 

1  May  we,  who  know  the  joyful  sound. 

Still  practice  what  we  know— 
The  hearers  of  the  word  be  found, 
And  doers  of  it,  too. 

2  By  acts  of  mercy  let  us  show 

We  have  not  heard  in  vain, 

But  kindly  feel  another's  woe. 

And  long  to  ease  his  pain. 

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3  The  widow's  heart  shall  share  our  joy 

The  orphan  and  oppressed 
Shall  see  we  love  the  sweet  employ 
To  succor  the  distressed. 

4  We'll  teach  the  ignorant  the  way 

True  happiness  to  know, 
And  how  the  vilest  sinners  may 
Escape  eternal  woe. 


5  Thankful  that  we  the  Gospel  hear, 
And  love  the  joyful  sound, 
O  may  the  sacred  -fruits  appear, 
And  in  our  lives  abound. 


HYMN  100.     (L.M.) 

1  Though  now  the  nations  sit  beneath 
The  darkness  of  o'erspreading  death, 
God  will  arise  with  light  divine, 

On  Zion's  holy  towers  to  shine. 

2  That  light  shall  glance  on  distant  lands: 
And  heathen  tribes,  in  joyful  bands. 
Come  with  exulting  haste  to  prove 
The  power  and  greatness  of  His  love. 

8  Lord,  spread  the  triumphs  of  Thy  grace; 
Let  truth  and  rightc.ousness  and  peace,- 
In  mild  and  lovely  forms,  display 
The  glories  of  the  latter  day. 


HYMN  101.     (L.M.) 

1  The  rising  sun  has  chased  the  night 
And  brought  again  the  cheering  light ; 
This  mercy  multiplies  our  days 
And  calls  us  to  renew  our  praise. 


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2  We  laid  us  down  and  sweetly  slept ; 
The  Lord  our  souls  in  safety  kept ; 
"We  wake,  His  goodness  to  proclaim 
And  sing  new  honors  to  His  name. 

3  "We  know  not  what  His  will  ordains ; 
But  'tis  our  joy  that  Jesus  reigns ; 
Though  dangers,  snares  and  foes  abound. 
Protecting  arms  will  us  surround. 

4  Teach  us  to  walk  with  Thee  to-day, 
And  ever  keep  Thy  holy  way; 
Ourselves  to  Thee  we  would  resign. 
Content  to  know  that  we  are  Thine. 

HYMN  102.     (7's  &  6's  D.) 

1  We'll  sing  the  songs  of  Zion, 

Though  now  in  distant  lands ; 
Our  harps  shall  not  be  lying 

Untouched  by  skilful  hands. 
The  winds  in  flitting  breezes 

"Will  sweep  the  sounding  string, 
And  tune  its  lofty  praises. 

If  Saints  neglect  to  sing. 

2  O  Zion !  long  predicted 

By  Seeis  and  Saints  of  old, 
The  blessings  they  depicted 
And  beauties  we  behold  : 


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Thy  walls  are  sure  salvation, 
And  all  Thy  gates  are  praise, 

A  peaceful  habitation 
In  these  the  latter  days. 

When  Zion  reached  the  mountains, 

They  gave  their  golden  store. 
And  all  the  limpid  fountains 

Did  healing  virtues  pour. 
Where  reigned  but  gloomy  sadness 

And  earth  seemed  in  repose, 
Resounds  the  song  of  gladness, 

And  blossoms  forth  the  rose. 

From  Zion's  favored  valley, 

Shines  Gospel  light  and  grace. 
And  millions  soon  will  rally 

Around  her  gath'ring  place. 
Where  every  law  of  heaven, 

Its  councils  do  design 
To  save  us,  will  be  given 

Within  her  sacred  shrine. 

The  wealth  and  scenes  of  splendor 
That  worldly  minds  may  prize 

Are  nothing  to  the  grandeur 
Of  Zion,  in  our  eyes. 

Adorned  with  all  the  graces 
Of  Him  who  called  thee  forth, 


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We  love  thy  chosen  places 
Alone  of  all  the  earth. 

6  Yes  !  Zion's  theme  and  spirit 

Our  bosoms  will  inspire, 
Until  we  shall  inherit 

The  land  that  we  desire ; 
Where  Saints  from  every  nation 

Will  swell  the  strain  anew, 
Ascribe  the  great  salvation 

To  Him  who  brought  us  through. 


HYMN  103.     (CM.) 

1  O  God,  Thou  great,  Thou  good.  Thou  wise. 

Eternal  is  Thy  name  ; 
Thy  power  hath  reared  the  lofty  skies, 
And  built  creation's  frame. 

2  The  universe  Thy  praise  declares  ; 

Through  all  its  vast  design, 
Thy  glorious  handiwork  appears. 
Thy  power  and  wisdom  shine. 

3  And  ere  creation  had  its  birth; 

Thou  didst  devise  a  plan, 
Amidst  Thy  glorious  works  on  earth. 
To  form  Thy  creature,  man. 


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4  Thou  mad'st  him  monarch  of  the  world, 

And  didst  his  kindred  ov\^n, 
Until  by  sin  down  lie  was  hurled, 
And  forfeited  his  throne. 

5  Then  Satan  seized  the  power  of  state, 

And  did  his  sceptre  sway ; 
Brought  down  the  strong, the  wise,the  great, 
To  mingle  with  the  clay. 

6  Thus  did  the  foe  his  malice  glut, 

And  all  the  world  enslave, 
The  spirit  in  the  prison  shut — 
The  body  in  the  grave. 

Second  Part. 

1  But  hark  !  how  sweet  the  joyful  sound  ! 

How  grateful  to  the  ear  ! 
A  ransom  for  the  lost  is  found  ; 
A  Savior  doth  appear. 

2  He  meets  Apollyon,  lays  him  low 

In  every  deadly  strife, 
Becomes  victorious  o'er  his  foe. 
And  reigns  the  Prince  of  Life. 

3  The  power  of  death  and  hell  He  shakes. 

His  power  and  love  to  show  ; 
The  prison  door  asunder  breaks, 
And  lets  the  captive  go. 

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4  Then,  for  this  cause  the  body  bends 

Beneath  the  liquid  wave, 
In  favor  of  our  kindred  friends 
Who  slumber  in  the  grave; 

5  That,  through  the  law  our  God  doth  give, 

All  who  obedient  prove 
Together  on  the  earth  may  live. 
When  all  is  peace  and  love. 

6  Thus,  for  the  dead  we  do  baptize. 

That  when  Christ  comes  again, 
All  Zion  from  beneath  may  rise. 
And  in  His  kingdom  reign. 

7  The  Saints  below  and  Saints  above 

And  Saints  on  earth  agree 
To  praise,  in  unison  and  love. 
Our  God  eternally. 


HYMN  104.     (8's  &  7's.) 

1  See,  the  mighty  angel  flying ! 

See,  he  speeds  his  way  to  earth 
To  proclaim  the  blessed  Gospel, 
And  restore  the  ancient  faith. 

2  Hear,  O  men,  the  proclamation ! 

Cease  from  vanity  and  strife  ; 


Hasten  to  receive  the  Gospel, 
And  obey  the  words  of  life. 

3  Soon  the  earth  will  hear  the  warning; 

Then  the  judgments  will  descend! 
Oh !  before  the  days  of  sorrow, 
Make  the  Lord  of  Hosts  your  friend. 

4  Then,  when  dangers  are  around  you, 

And  the  wicked  are  distressed  ; 
You,  with  all  the  Saints  in  Zion, 
Shall  enjoy  eternal  rest. 


HYMN  105.     (8*s,  7's  &  4.) 

On  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 
Lo  !  the  sacred  herald  stands  ! 

Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, 
Zion,  long  in  hostile  lands. 

Mourning  captive  ! 
God  Himself  shall  loose  thy  bands 

Lo  !  thy  sun  is  risen  in  glory ! 

God  Himself  appears  thy  Friend  ; 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee  ; 

Here  their  boasted  triumphs  end. 
Great  deliverance 

Zion's  King  vouchsafes  to  send.    • 


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3  Enemies  no  more  shall  trouble ; 

All  thy  wrongs  shall  be  redressed ; 
For  thy  shame  thou  shalt  have  double, 
In  thy  Maker's  favor  blest. 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  an  eternal  rest. 


HYMN  106.     (S.M.) 

1  And  are  we  yet  alive, 

And  see  each  other's  face? 
Glory  and  praise  to  Jesus  give 
For  his  redeeming  grace. 

2  Preserved  by  power  divine, 

To  full  salvation  here; 
Again  in  Jesus'  praise  we  join, 
And  in  His  sight  appear. 

3  What  troubles  have  we  seen, 

What  conflicts  have  we  passed; 
What  strifes  without  and  fears  within, 
Since  we  assembled  last ! 

4  But  out  of  all,  th<^  Lord 

Hath  brought  us  by  His  love, 
And  still  He  doth  His  help  aftbrd, 
And  hides  our  life  above. 


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5  Then  let  us  make  our  boast 

Of  His  redeeming  power, 
Which  saves  us  to  the  uttermost. 
Till  we  can  sin  no  more. 

6  Let  us  take  up  the  cross, 

Till  we  the  crown  obtain  ; 
And  gladly  reckon  all  things  loss, 
So  tv^e  may  Jesus  gain. 

HYMN  107.     (CM.) 

All  praise  to  our  redeeming  Lord, 

Who  joins  us  by  His  grace. 
And  bids  us,  each  to  each  restored, 

Together  seek  His  face. 

He  bids  us  build  each  other  up  ; 

And,  gathered  into  one, 
To  our  high  calling's  glorious  hope 

We  hand  in  hand  go  on. 

The  gift  which  he  on  one  bestows. 

We  all  delight  to  prove  ; 
The  grace  through  everj^  vessel  flows 

In  purest  streams  of  love. 

E'en  now  we  think  and  speak  the  same, 

And  cordially  agree, 
United  all,  through  Jesus'  name. 

In  perfect  harmony. 


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5  We  all  partake  the  joy  of  one, 

The  common  jDeace  we  feel — 
A  peace  to  sensual  minds  unknown, 
A  joy  unspeakable. 

6  And  if  our  fellowship  below 

In  Jesus  be  so  sweet, 
What  heights  of  rapture  shall  we  know 
When  round  His  throne  we  meet. 


HYMN  108.  (S.M.) 

1  How  beauteous  are  their  feet 

Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are  : 

"Zion,  behold  thy  Savior  King, 

He  reigns  triumphant  here  !  " 

3.  How  blessed  are  our  ears 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes 

That  see  this  heavenly  light, 


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So  long  desired  by  seers  and  kings, 
Who  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  His  arm 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad : 
Let  every  nation  now  heboid 
Their  Savior  and  their  God. 

HYMN  109.     (L.M.) 

1  Praise  ye  the  Lord!  my  heart  shall  join 
In  work  so  pleasant,  so  divine, 

Now,  while  the  flesh  is  my  abode. 
And  when  my  soul  ascends  to  God. 

2  Praise  shall  employ  my  noblest  powers 
While  immortality  endures ; 

My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life  and  thought  and  being  last. 

3  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust? 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust ; 

Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp  and  power 
And  thoughts,  all  vanish  in  an  hour. 


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4  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God !    He  made  the  sky 
And  earth  and  seas,  with  all  their  train ; 
And  none  shall  find  His  promise  vain. 

5  His  truth  forever  stands  secure ; 

He  saves  th'  oppressed,  He  feeds  the  poor ; 
He  sends  the  troubled  conscience  peace. 
And  grants  the  captive  sweet  release. 

6  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind  ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind  ; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless. 

7  He  loves  the  Saints,  He  knows  them  well. 
But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell : 

Thy  God,  O  Zion,  ever  reigns — 
Praise  Him  in  everlasting  strains. 

HYMN  110.     (L.M.) 

1  Salvation!  sacred  word  of  love, 

Of  joy  and  peace,  of  truth  and  light, 
First  heard  in  holy  courts  above. 
Far  from  this  fallen  sphere  of  night. 

2  Salvation!  thrilling,  sweetest  sound 

That  can  intelligences  greet ! 
Anthem  of  heaven,  from  thence  it  found 
Its  way  til  rough  space  to  man's  retreat. 


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3  Salvation !  precious,  priceless  boon, 

Gift  of  the  Gods  by  God,  the  Son  ! 
Creation,  shout !  for  know  that  soon 
The  heavens  and  earth  vs^ill  join  in  one. 

4  Salvation,  like  a  stream  of  life, 

Is  rushing  round  our  favored  earth : 
The  meek,  illumed,  emerged  from  strife. 
Are  joyous  in  the  heavenly  birth. 

5  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  ring 

To  every  people,  kindred,  tongue. 
For  Christ  shall  reign,  of  kings  a  King  : 
The  "Golden  Age"  has  then  begun. 

6  Salvation  brings  a  jubilee  ; 

Anon  the  Saints  shall  toil  no  more  ; 
Rejoice  !  in  triumph  bend  the  knee, 
The  crown  put  on,  the  Lord  adore. 

HYMN  111.     (C.M.D.) 

1  To  Thee,  O  God,  we  do  approach 

With  gratitude  and  praise, 
To  know  Thy  character  is  such 

As  'twas  in  former  days  ; 
That  Thou  hast  made  us  in  Thy  form. 

Though  now  we  fallen  be, 
Yet  still  in  fashion  though  a  worm, 

We'll  rise  to  life  with  Thee. 


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2  Thou  dwellest  in  the  purest  light, 

Where  truth  and  glory  shine  ; 
The  brightest  of  perfected  power 

And  majesty  are  Thine. 
But  man,  alas  !  how  prone  to  sin, 

How  subject  to  disease  ; 
Deformed  and  fallen,  touched  hj  death, 

He  bends  to  every  breeze. 

3  Yet  thanks  be  to  Thy  holy  name 

For  truth  restored  to  earth; 
That  man,  though  lost,  can  now  regain 

A  pure  celestial  birth  ; 
And  be  restored  to  Thy  bright  form 

Through  constancy  and  love. 
To  see  Thy  face,  and  live  with  Thee 

On  earth  and  heaven  above. 

4  What  honor,  glory,  and  renown 

Await  the  pure  in  heart, 
When  they,  transformed  to  be  like  Thee, 

Shall  all  Thy  light  impart. 
And  have  eternal  lives  to  give. 

Kingdoms  and  worlds  to  swaj^ 
And  neither  pain  nor  sorrow  feel 

Through  all  eternity. 

HYMN  112.     (L.M.) 

1  Lord,  Thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  thro'; 

Thine  eve  commands  with  piercing  view 


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My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 

My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known  ; 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

3  Within  Thy  circling  powers  I  stand ; 
On  every  side  I  find  Thy  hand  ; 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4  Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great ! 
What  large  extent,  what  lofty  height ! 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 
Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

5  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

HYMN  118.  (2-8's  &  6.) 

1  Come,  let  us  purpose  with  one  heart 
To  follow  virtue,  and  impart 

The  bliss  of  life  below. 
That  we  industriously  may  live, 
And  by  our  labor  have  to  give, 
As  Gospel  precepts  show. 


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2  With  diligence  we'll  still  pursue 
Those  acts  of  grace  and  mercy  due 

To  toil-worn,  lab'ring  man  ! 
We'll  aid  the  helpless  and  secure 
The  means  of  life  to  bless  the  poor, 

And  help  them  all  we  can. 

3  Neat  in  our  dress,  not  sumptuous  clad, 
Nor  vain,  nor  sombre,  looking  sad; 

In  all  our  garments  clean. 
Fresh  in  our  bodies,  whole  our  clothes. 
And  free  from  all  the  Spirit  loathes; 

Nor  proud,  nor  lowly  mean. 

4  Still  working  with  our  heads  or  hands, 
We  may  lay  up  for  just  demands, 

And  honestly  provide 
For  heavenly  light  and  earthly  things, 
That  we  may  have  the  joy  that  brings 

A  heaven  to  each  fireside. 


HYMN  114.     (L.M.) 

With  all  the  powers  of  heart  and  tongue, 
I'll  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song  ; 
Angels  shall  hear  the  notes  I'll  raise. 
Approve  the  song,  and  join  the  praise. 


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2  I'll  sing  Thy  truth  and  mercy,  Lord, 
I'll  sing  the  wonders  of  Thy  word  ; 
Not  all  Thy  works  and  names  below 
So  much  Thy  power  and  glory  show. 

3  To  God  I  cried  when  troubles  rose  ; 
He  heard  me  and  subdued  my  foes  ; 
He  did  my  rising  fears  control, 

And  strength  diffused  through  all  my  soul. 

4  Amidst  a  thousand  snares  I  stand, 
Upheld  and  guided  by  Thy  hand  : 
Thy  words  my  fainting  soul  revive, 
And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 

HYMN  115.     (L.M.) 

1  How  sweet  communion  is  on  earth 
With  those  who've  realized  the  birth 
Of  water — who  the  Spirit's  power 
Receive,  in  genial  quick'ning  shower. 

2  To  such  these  sacred  emblems  prove 
Blest  source  of  purity  and  love  ; 
They  onward  to  perfection  press. 
Observing  laws  of  righteousness. 

3  Each  evil  they  are  taught  to  shun. 
Remembering  God's  incarnate  Son, 
Who  suffered  death  on  Calvary, 
To  set  the  contrite  sinner  free. 


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4  Who  e'er  His  sacred  laws  obej^ 
And  are  baptized  without  delay — 
To  such  the  promise  still  is  given  : 
This  is  the  door  tliat  opens  heaven. 

5  May  we  who  thus  have,  humbly  fled 
To  Jesus  as  our  living  head, 

This  day  our  solemn  vows  record, 
And  ever  live  to  serve  the  Lord, 

6  Till  we  around  the  sacred  board, 
The  marriage  supper  of  our  Lord, 
Behold  Him  crowned,  our  vict'ries  bring 
And  own  Him  as  our  sovereign  King. 

HYMN  116.     (CM.) 

1  Ye  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  race, 

Exposed  to  every  snare. 
Come,  make  the  Lord  your  dwelling-place. 
And  try  and  trust  His  care. 

2  No  ill  shall  enter  where  you  dwell ; 

Or,  if  the  plague  comes  nigh 
And  sweeps  the  wicked  down  to  hell, 
'Twdll  raise  the  Saints  on  high. 

3  He'll  give  His  angels  charge  to  keep 

Your  feet  in  all  your  ways; 
To  watch  your  pillows  while  you  sleep, 
And  guard  your  happy  days. 


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4  Their  hands  shall  bear  you,  lest  you  fall 

And  dash  against  the  stones  : 
Are  they  not  servants  at  His  call, 
And  sent  to  aid  His  sons  ? 

5  Because  on  Me  they  set  their  love, 

I'll  save  them,  saith  the  Lord  ; 
I'll  bear  the  joyful  souls  above 
Destruction  and  the  sword. 

6  My  grace  shall  answer  when  they  call. 

In  trouble  I'll  be  nigh  ; 
My  power  shall  help  them  when  they  fall, 
And  raise  them  when  they  die. 

HYMN  117.    (P.M.) 

1  Up  !  arouse  thee,  O  beautiful  Zion, 

Wake,  awake,  hear  the  warder's  deep  cry, 
For  the  season  of  slumber  hath  ended, 

And  the  spoiler  is  watchful  and  nigh. 
With  courage  elate,  and  heart  to  be  great. 

All  deadly  incumbrance  cast  down. 
Gird  on  for  the  fight,  your  armor  so  bright, 

For  the  prize  is  a  glorious  crown. 

2  Up  !  arouse  thee,  O  beautiful  Zion, 

Give  the  mammon  care-clouds  to  the  wind; 
When  the  bugle's  shrill  summons  is— Rally! 
They  are  cowards  that  linger  behind. 


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You've  foes  to  o'ercome  in  each  heart  and 
home, 

Then  fixed  be  your  purpose,  and  high, 
AVith  God  at  your  head,  O  feel  not  dismayed, 

But  go  forward  to  conquer,  or  die. 

3  Who  would  shrink  from'the  glorious  battle, 

With  so  dazzling  a  guerdon  in  vieAv? 
If  so  base  as  to  herd  witli  the  traitor, 

It  is,  dastard!  not  sparkling  for  you. 
With  nerve  strong  as  steel,  and  soul  that 
can  feel, 
Stand  firm  for  the  pure  and  the  brave  ; 
Be  foremost  in  right,  and  trust  in  God's 
might — 
'Tis  such  heroes  that  heaven  will  save. 

4  Lo  !  destruction  hangs  over  the  nations, 

Though  not  seen  by  the  unholy  throng ; 
But  there  soon  will  be  death  in  the  echoes 

Of  the  gathering,  ominous  storm  ! 
Then  arouse  Thee,  O  beautiful  Zion, 

Wake,  awake,  'tis  the  warder's  deep  cry, 
For  the  season  of  slumber  hath  ended, 

And  the  spoiler  is  watchful  and  nigh. 

HYMN  118.     (L.M.) 
1  When  God's  own  people  stand  in  need. 
His  goodness  will  provide  supplies  ; 
Thus  when  Elijah  faints  for  bread, 
A  raven  to  his  succor  flies. 


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2  At  God's  command,  with  speedy  wings, 

The  hungry  bird  resigns  its  prey, 
And  to  the  holy  Prophet  brings 
The  needful  portion  day  by  day. 

3  This  method  may  be  counted  strange, 

But  happy  was  Elijah's  lot; 
For  nature's  course  shall  sooner  change 
Than  God's  dear  children  be  forgot. 

4  This  wonder  has  been  oft  renewed, 

And  Saints  by  sweet  experience  find 

Their  evils  overruled  for  good, 

Their  foes  to  friendly  deeds  inclined. 

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5  Who  shall  distrust  that  mighty  hand 

That  rules  with  universal  sway; 
Which  nature's  laws  can  countermand 
(,       And  feed  us  by  the  birds  of  prey? 

HYMN  119.     (L.M.) 

1  O  Lord,  do  Thou  in  heaven  seal 

The  solemn  pledge  these  two  have  made; 
And  may  they  still  be  blest  to  feel 
The  obligations  on  them  laid ! 

2  O  may  their  constancy  of  heart 

Be  like  the  Master  whom  they  serve; 
Nor  aught  in  life  ill  thoughts  impart, 
To  cause  them  from  this  bond  to  swerve. 


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3  Give  them  intelligence  and  light 

To  build  their  future  bliss  upon, 
And  may  Thy  laws,  by  day  and  night, 
Unite  their  hearts,  in  Thee,  as  one! 

4  And  may  this  solemn  rite  inspire 

The  flame  of  pure  connubial  love, 

And  virtue  prompt  each  pure  desire 

In  all  the  scenes  of  life  to  move. 

5  As  many  streams  unite  in  one, 

And,  flowing  deep,  their  channels  wear; 
May  they  in  love  glide  smoothly  on. 
Still  gathering  as  they  onward  bear. 

6  And,  like  each  tributary  stream, 

Their  loving  offspring  still  increase, 
Till  generations  countless,  seem 
An  ocean  full  of  love  and  peace. 

7  Give  him  the  power  to  guard  and  shield 

This  helpmate  of  his  future  life; 
May  she  by  softer  passions  yield 
The  solace  of  a  virtuous  wife. 

8  And  when  their  mortal  course  is  run, 

May  still  this  bond  of  love  endure. 
Till  they,  celestial  honors  won, 
Live  with  the  loving  and  the  pure. 


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HYMN  120.     (L.M.) 

I  How  great  the  joy,  that  promised  day, 
When  the  disciples  met  to  pray; 
Through  the  whole  house  the  Spirit  came, 
And  crowned  their  [heads  like  tongues  of 
flame. 

"2  The  gifts  dispensed  that  happy  hour, 
Attended  with  convincing  power, 
And  every  soul  assembled  there 
In  his  own  tongue  the  truth  did  hear. 

5  Endowed  thus  with  the  power  of  God, 
The  Savior's  words  they  spread  abroad: 
Go  and  declare  the  glorious  scheme; 
My  Gospel  shall  mankind  redeem. 

l  He  that  believes  what  you  proclaim, 
And  is  baptized  in  Jesus'  name, 
My  pard'ning  ordinance  shall  have, 
And  feel  the  Gospel's  power  to  save. 

5  The  honest  soul,  though  learned,  or  rude, 
Shall  by  these  tidings  be  subdued. 
And  shall  receive  the  Comforter, 
That  by  your  hands  I  will  confer. 


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6  Satan  shall  tremble  ac  his  loss, 

And  man,  enraged,  defend  his  cause  ; 
But  ye  shall  win  your  widening  way. 
Till  nations  shall  the  truth  obey. 

HYMN  121.     (L.M.) 

1  Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 

To  praise  Thy  name,  give  thanks  and  sing, 
To  show  Thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  Thy  truths  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest. 

No  mortal  care  shall  seize  mj^  breast; 
O  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found. 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  His  works,  and  bless  His  word; 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine, 
How  deep  Thy  councils,  how  divine  ! 

4  But  oh  !  what  triumph  shall  I  raise 

To  Thy  dear  name,  through  endless  days, 
When  in  the  realms  of  joy  I  see 
Thy  face  in  full  felicity. 

5  Sin,  my  worst  enemy  before. 

Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  more; 
My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain, 
Nor  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 


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6  Then  shall  I  see  and  hear  and  know 
All  I  desired  and  wished  below, 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

HYMN  122.     (8's  &  7's.) 

[  O  awake !  my  slumbering  minstrel, 
Let  my  harp  forget  its  spell ; 
Say,  O  say,  in  sweetest  accents, 
Zion  prospers,  all  is  well. 

!  Strike  a  chord  unknown  to  sadness, 
Strike,  and  let  its  numbers  tell. 
In  celestial  tones  of  gladness, 
Zion  prospers,  all  is  well. 

I  Zion's  welfare  is  my  portion. 
And  I  feel  my  bosom  swell 
Witli  a  warm,  divine  emotion. 
When  she  prospers,  all  is  well. 

I:  Zion,  lo  !  thy  day  is  dawning. 

Though  the  darksome  shadows  swell. 
Faith  and  hope  prelude  the  morning. 
Thou  art  prospering,  all  is  well. 

)  Thy  swift  messengers  are  treading 
Thj^  high  courts  where  princes  dwell, 
And  thy  glorious  light  is  spreading ; 
Zion  prospers,  all  is  well. 


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HYMN  123.     (4-6's  &  2-8's.) 

1  High  on  the  mountain  top 

A  banner  is  unfurled, 
Ye  nations  now  look  up, 

It  waves  to  all  the  world 
In  Deseret's  sweet,  peaceful  land  ; 
On  Zion's  mount  behold  it  stand  ! 

2  For  God  remembers  still 

His  promise  made  of  old, 
That  he  on  Zion's  hill 

Truth's  standard  would  unfold ! 
Her  light  should  there  attract  tbe  gaze 
Of  all  the  world  in  latter  days. 

3  His  house  shall  there  be  reared. 

His  glory  to  display ; 
And  people  shall  be  heard 

In  distant  lands  to  say, 
We'll  now  go  up  and  serve  the  Lord, 
Obey  His  truth,  and  learn  His  word. 

4  For  there  we  shall  be  taught 

The  law  that  will  go  forth. 
With  truth  and  wisdom  fraught, 

To  govern  all  the  earth  ; 
Forever  there  His  ways  we'll  tread, 
And  save  ourselves  with  all  our  dead. 


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5  Then  hail  to  Deseret, 

A  refuge  for  the  good, 
And  safety  for  the  great, 

If  they  but  understood 
That  God  with  plagues  will  shake  the  world 
Till  all  its  thrones  shall  down  be  hurled. 

6  In  Deseret  doth  truth 

Rear  up  its  royal  head  ; 
Though  nations  may  oppose. 
Still  wider  it  shall  spread  ; 
Yes,  truth  and  justice,  love  and  grace. 
In  Deseret  find  ample  place. 

HYMN  124    (L.M.) 

1  Oh,  fear  not,  brother,  years  of  peace^ 

Of  joy  celestial  thine  shall  be  ; 
Thy  grievous  trials  then  will  cease, 
And  thou  shalt  rest  contentedly. 

2  Oh,  care  not,  brother,  let  the  day 

Of  fierce,  contentious  struggle  come  ; 
'Twill  serve  to  hasten  thee  away 
To  Zion's  consecrated  home. 

8  Hope  !  hope  on,  brother,  happier  times 
Await  but  now  thine  own  command 
In  Zion's  pure  and  peaceful  climes. 
In  Ephraim's  fair  and  goodly  land. 


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4  Oh,  weep  not,  sister,  dry  thy  tears  ! 

Thy  Savior  bids  them  cease  to  flow  ; 
Forego  thy  griefs,  forget  thy  fears, 
And  hope  far  brighter  days  to  know. 

5  Cheer!  cheer  thee,  sister,  heavenly  joy 

Shall  fill  thy  soul,  shall  swell  thy  heart ; 
Thy  peace  shall  be  without  alloy  ; 
This  is  indeed  the  better  part. 

6  See,  see  !  my  brother,  see  !  it  breaks — 

The  dawn  of  earth's  Sabbatic  day  ; 
It's  genial  light  prophetic  speaks  : 

"Thy  toils  will  soon  have  passed  away.' 

7  Look  !  look  thou,  sister,  see  the  Sun 

Of  Zion's  glory  shines  for  thee  ; 
Hark !  hear  His  voice— the  Holy  One  : 
"Come  all  ye  faithful,  reign  with  me. 


HYMN  125.     (2-8's  &  6's.) 

Except  the  Lord  conduct  the  plan, 
The  best  concerted  schemes  are  vain 

And  never  can  succeed; 
We  spend  our  wretched  strength  for  naught. 
But  if  our  works  in  Thee  are  wrought, 

They  shall  be  blest  indeed. 


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2  Lord,  if  Thou  didst,  Thyself,  inspire 
Our  souls  with  this  intense  desire 

Thy  goodness  to  proclaim. 
Thy  glory — if  we  now  intend, 
O  let  our  deeds  begin  and  end 

Complete  in  Jesus'  name. 

3  In  Jesus'  name,  behold  we  meet, 
Far  from  an  evil  world  retreat, 

And  all  its  frantic  ways; 
One  thing  alone  resolved  to  know, 
To  square  our  useful  lives  below 

By  reason  and  by  grace. 

4  Not  in  the  tombs  we  pine  to  dwell, 
Nor  in  the  dark  monastic  cell, 

By  vows  and  grates  confined  ; 
Freely  to  all  ourselves  we  give, 
Constrained  by  Jesus'  love  to  live 

The  servants  of  mankind. 

5  Now,  Jesus,  now  Thy  love  impart, 
To  govern  each  devoted  heart. 

And  fit  us  for  Thy  will  ; 
Deep  founded  in  the  truth  of  grace. 
Build  up  the  rising  Church,  and  place 

The  city  on  the  hill. 

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6  O  may  our  love  and  faith  abound, 
And  may  our  lives  to  all  around 

With  purest  lustre  shine, 
That  all  around  our  works  may  see, 
And  give  the  glory,  Lord,  to  Thee, 

The  heavenly  light  divine. 


HYMN  126.     (3-8's&7's.) 

1  The  trials  of  the  present  day 
Require  the  Saints  to  watch  and  pray. 
That  they  may  keep  the  narrow  way 

To  the  celestial  glory, 

2  For  even  Saints  may  turn  aside, 
For  fear  of  ills  that  may  betide, 
Or  else  induced  by  worldly  pride. 

And  lose  celestial  glory. 

o  O'er  rugged  cliffs  and  mountains  high, 
Through  sunless  vales  the  path  my  lie, 
Our  faith  and  confidence  to  try 
In  the  celestial  glory. 

4  Why  should  we  fear,  though  cowards  say 
Old  Anak's  hosts  in  ambush  lay, 
Or  there's  a  lion  in  the  way, 
To  the  celestial  glory. 


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5  Fear  not,  though  life  should  be  at  stake, 
But  think  how  Jesus  for  our  sake 
Endured,  that  we  might  yet  partake 
Of  the  celestial  glory. 

G  We  here  may  sometimes  sutFer  wrong. 
But  when  we  join  with  Enoch's  throng, 
We'll  loudly  echo  victory's  song 
In  the  celestial  glory. 

7  What  though,  by  some  who  seem  devout, 
Our  names  as  evil  are  cast  out, 

If  honor  clothe  us  round  about 
In  the  celestial  glory. 

8  Be  steadfast,  and  with  courage  hold 
The  key  of  God's  eternal  mould. 
That  will  the  mysteries  unfold 

Of  the  celestial  glory, 

9  O  let  your  hearts  and  hands  be  pure. 
And  faithful  to  the  end  endure, 
That  you  the  blessings  may  secure 

Of  the  celestial  glory. 

10  With  patience  cultivate  within 
Those  principles  averse  to  sin, 
And  be  prepared  to  enter  in 

To  the  celestial  glory 


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11  Then  let  the  times  and  seasons  fly, 
And  bring  the  glorious  period  nigh 
When  Zion  will  be  raised  on  high 
In  the  celestial  glory. 


HYMN  127.     (CM.) 

1  God  of  all  consolation,  take 

The  glory  of  Thy  grace; 
Thy  gifts  to  Thee  we  render  back 
In  ceaseless  songs  of  praise. 

2  Through  Thee  we  here  together  came, 

In  singleness  of  heart; 
We  meet,  O  Jesus,  in  Thy  name, 
And  in  Thy  name  we  part. 

3  We  part  in  body,  not  in  mind ; 

Our  minds  continue  one. 
And,  each  to  each  in  Jesus  joined, 
We  hand  in  hand  go  on. 

4  Our  souls  are  in  Thy  mighty  hand. 

Lord,  keep  us  faithful  still! 
That  we  with  all  Thy  Saints  may  stand 
On  Zion's  holy  hill. 


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HYMN  128.     (8's  &  6's.) 

1  "Now,"  is  the  voice  that  nature  breathes 

To  those  her  book  can  read ; 
The  changeful  cloud,  the  fleeting  beam. 
The  fading  rose,  the  restless  stream 

Confirm  her  warning  creed. 

2  "Now,"  is  the  word  that  wisdom  writes 

On  palace,  hall  and  bower; 
The  buried  past  from  hope  is  free, 
The  future,  what  is  that  to  thee  i 

Improve  the  present  hour. 

3  "Now,"  saith  the  Spirit  from  on  high, 

"Now,"  saith  the  page  sublime  ; 
To-morrow  hath  its  load  of  cares. 
To-morrow's  hand  no  promise  bears 

Of  the  "accepted  time." 

4  Now,  though  another  morn  may  rise 

In  purple  and  in  gold, 
Thine  eye  made  dim  by  failing  breath 
And  shrouded  in  the  dust  of  death, 

May  not  its  light  behold. 

5  Now,  not  to-morrow,  oh,  my  soul, 

Obey  thy  Maker's  call, 
Lest  darkly  on  the  scroll  of  fate 
Stand  forth  the  fearful  doom — too  late 

And  thou,  bereft  of  all. 


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HYMN  129,     (CM.) 

1  Sing  to  the  great  Jehovah's  praise, 

All  praise  to  him  belongs ; 
Who  kindly  lengthens  out  our  days 
Demands  our  choicest  songs. 

2  His  providence  has  brought  us  through 

Another  various  year ; 
We  all,  with  vows  and  anthems  new, 
Before  our  God  appear. 

3  Father,  thy  mercies  past  we  own. 

Thy  still  continued  care  ; 
To  Thee  presenting,  through  Thy  Son, 
Whate'er  we  have  or  are. 

4  Our  lips  and  lives  shall  gladly  show 

The  wonders  of  thy  love. 
While  on  in  Jesus'  steps  we  go 
To  seek  Thy  face  above. 

5  Our  residue  of  days  or  hours, 

Thine,  wholly  Thine  shall  be  : 
And  all  our  consecrated  powers 
A  sacrifice  to  Thee. 

6  Till  Jesus  in  the  clouds  appears 

To  Saints  on  earth,  forgiven. 
And  brings  the  grand  Sabbatic  years. 
The  Jubilee  of  heaven. 


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HYMN  130.     (8's  &  7's.) 

1  O  my  Father,  Thou  that  dwellest 

In  the  high  and  glorious  place  ! 
When  shall  I  regain  Thy  presence, 

And  again  behold  Thy  face  ? 
In  Thy  holy  habitation. 

Did  my  spirit  once  reside  ? 
In  my  first  primeval  childhood, 

Was  I  nurtured  near  Thy  side  ? 

2  For  a  wise  and  glorious  purpose 

Thou  hast  placed  me  here  on  earth, 
And  withheld  the  recollection 

Of  my  former  friends  and  birth. 
Yet  ofttimes  a  secret  something 

Whispered,  "You're  a  stranger  here; 
And  I  felt  that  I  had  wandered 

B  rom  a  more  exalted  sphere. 

3  I  had  learned  to  call  Thee  Father, 

Through  Thy  Spirit  from  on  high; 
But,  until  the  Key  of  Knowledge 

Was  restored,  I  knew  not  why. 
In  the  heavens,  are  parents  single  ? 

No;  the  thought  makes  reason  stare! 
Truth  is  reason;  truth  eternal 

Tells  me,  I've  a  mother  there. 


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4  When  I  leave  this  frail  existence, 

When  I  lay  this  mortal  by, 
Father,  Mother,  may  I  meet  you 

In  your  royal  courts  on  high  ? 
Then,  at  length,  wheni  've  completed 

All  you  sent  me  forth  to  do, 
With  your  mutual  approbation 

Let  me  come  and  dwell  with  you. 

HYMN  131.     (CM.) 

1  Weep  not  for  him  that's  dead  and  gone. 

Nor  to  despair  be  driven; 
Your  child  is  saved  through  Jesiis  Christ; 
He  now  has  gone  to  heaven. 

2  Gone  far  away  from  wicked  men. 

To  mingle  with  the  good,  [white 

Who  washed  their  robes  and  made  them 
In  Christ's  atoning  blood. 

3  'Tis  true  the  trial  was  severe 

That  tore  him  from  your  breast; 
But  oh  !  do  not  desire  him  now, 
For  he  has  gone  to  rest. 

4  When  lying  suff 'ring  on  your  knee, 

Your  heart  did  almost  break, 
A.nd  oft  you  sighed  and  wept  aloud, 
Oh  !  could  my  child  but  speak  ! 


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5  And  still  you  mourn  his  absence  now, 

And  think  you  are  bereaved ; 

Sister,  look  up,  thy  God  is  good ! 

Woman,  thy  child  is  saved  ! 

6  Shed  not  for  him  the  bitter  tear. 

Nor  yield  to  sore  regret ; 
'Tis  but  the  casket  that  lies  here, 
The  gem  is  sparkling  yet. 

HYMN  132.    (8's  &  7's.) 

1  The  night  is  wearing  fast  away, 

A  stream  of  light  is  dawning, 
Sweet  harbinger  of  that  bright  daj'. 
The  fair  Millennial  morning. 

2  Gloomy  and  dark  the  night  has  been. 

And  long  the  way  and  dreary ; 
And  sad  the  weeping  Saints  are  seen. 
And  faint,  and  worn,  and  weary. 

3  Ye  mournful  pilgrims,  cease  your  tears 

And  hush  each  sigh  of  sorrow ; 
The  light  of  that  bright  morn  appears, 
The  long  Sabbatic  morrow. 

4  Lift  up  your  heads !  behold  from  far 

A  flood  of  splendor  streaming  ! 

It  is  the  bright  and  Morning  Star, 

In  living  lustre  beaming. 
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5  And  see  that  star-like  host  around 

Of  angel  bands,  attending ; 
Hark!  hark!  the  trumpet's  joyful  sound, 
'Mid  shouts  of  triumph  blending. 

6  He  comes,  the  Bridegroom  promised  long 

Go  forth  with  joy  to  meet  him, 
And  raise  the  new  and  nuptial  song, 
In  cheerful  strains,  to  greet  Him. 

7  Adorn  thyself,  the  feast  prepare, 

While  bridal  strains  are  swelling  ; 

He  comes,  with  thee  all  joys  to  share 

And  make  this  earth  His  dwelling. 


HYMN  138.     (L.M.) 

1  Great  God,  attend  while  Zion  sings 
The  joy  that  from  Thy  presence  springs ; 
To  spend  one  day  with  Thee  on  earth 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  Thy  house,  O  God  of  grace  ; 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  Thy  door. 


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3  God  is  our  sun— He  makes  our  day; 
God  is  our  shield — He  guards  our  way 
From  all  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without  and  fears  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too; 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  blessings  due  to  upright  souls. 

5  Our  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey, 

(And  devils  at  Thy  presence  flee) 
Blest  is  the  man  that  trusts  in  Thee. 

HYMN  134.     (CM.) 

1  O  God  !  our  help  in  ages  past. 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home. 

Under  the  shadow  of  Thv  throne, 
Still  may  we  dwell  secure  ! 

Sufficient  is  Thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defense  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 
Or  earth  received  her  frame. 
From  everlasting  Thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years,  the  same. 


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4  A  thousand  ages  in  Thy  sight 

Are  like  an  evening  gone, 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

5  The  busy  tribes  of  flesh  and  blood, 

With  all  their  cares  and  fears. 
Are  hurried  downward  by  the  flood, 
And  lost  in  following  years. 


6  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  his  sons  away; 
Thy  fly,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

7  O  God  !  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  Thou  our  guide  while  life  shall  last, 
And  our  perpetual  home. 

HYMN  135.     (8's  &  7's.) 

1  May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Savior, 
And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 


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2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord. 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  can  not  afford. 


HYMN  136.    (L.M.) 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost. 


HYMN  137.    (2-6's  4  &  3-6's  4.) 

1  Glory  to  God  on  high  ; 

Let  heaven  and  earth  reply, 
Praise  ye  His  name. 

His  love  and  grace  adore. 

Who  all  our  sorrows  bore ; 

Sing  loudly  evermore. 
Worthy  the  Lamb! 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord  and  God, 
Bore  sin's  tremendous  load  ; 

Praise  ye  His  name ! 


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Tell  what  His  arm  has  done, 
What  spoils  from  death  He  won; 
Sing  His  great  name  alone  ; 
Worthy  the  Lamb ! 

3  Let  all  the  hosts  above 
Join  in  one  song  of  love, 

Praising  His  name. 
To  Him  ascribed  may  be 
Honor  and  majesty, 
Through  all  eternity; 

Worthy  the  Lamb  ! 

HYMN  138.     (CM.) 
To  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore. 

HYMN  139.    (P.M.) 

1  Your  sweet  little  rose-bud  has  left  you 

To  bloom  in  a  holier  sphere  ; 
He  that  gave  it,  in  wisdom  bereft  you  ; 
Then  why  should  you  cherish  a  tear  ? 

2  Your  babe  in  the  grave  is  not  sleeping, 

She  joined  her  dear  sisters  above  ; 
The  bright  beings  now  have  them  in  keeping. 
In  mansions  of  beauty  and  love. 


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3  They're  treasures  you've  laid  up  in  heaven; 

They're  only  removed  from  your  sight ; 
To  your  bosom  again  they'll  be  given, 
With  fulness  of  joy  and  delight. 

4  They've  gone  where  life's  ills  cannot  find 

them ; 
They're  safe  from  each  danger  and  snare  ; 
O  how  cruel  the  love  that  would  bind  them 
To  years  of  affliction  and  care. 

o  Look  up  and  you'll  find  consolation 
Which  God  by  His  Spirit  will  give  ; 
And  through  faith,  the  rich  manifestation  : 
Those  gems,  your  sweet  children,  yet  live. 

HYMN  140.     (L.M.) 

1  'Twas  on  that  dark,  that  solemn  night, 

When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Son,  e'en  God's  delight. 
And  friends  betrayed  Him  to  His  foes. 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

•     He  took  the  bread,  and  blessed,  and  broke; 
What  love  through  all  His  actions  ran  ! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  He  spoke: 


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3  "This  is  My  body  slain  for  sin  ; 

Receive  and  eat  the  living  food  ;  " 
Then  took  the  cup  and  blessed  the  wine : 
"  'Tis  the  new  covenant  of  my  blood." 

4  For  us  His  precious  blood  was  spilt, 
To  purchase  pardon  for  our  guilt ; 
When  for  our  sins  He  sufF'ring  dies, 
And  gives  His  life  a  sacrifice, 

5  "Do  this,"  He  cries,  "Till  time  shall  end, 
Remembering  your  dying  Friend  ; 
Meet  at  My  table  and  record 

The  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 

6  Jesus,  Thy  feast  we  celebrate. 

We  show  Thy  death,  we  sing  Thy  name, 
Till  Thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  141.   (4-6's  &  2-8's.) 

1  Arise,  my  soul,  arise. 

Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears  ; 
The  bleeding  sacrifice 

In  my  behalf  appears  ; 
Before  the  throne  my  surety  stands, 
My  name  is  written  on  His  hands. 


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2  He  ever  lives  above, 

For  me  to  intercede, 
His  all-redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood  to  plead  ; 
His  blood  atoned  for  all  our  race. 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 

3  Five  bleeding  wounds  He  bears, 

Received  on  Calvary; 
They  pour  effectual  prayers, 

They  strongly  speak  for  me  ; 
"Forgive  him,  oh!  forgive  !"  they  cry, 
"Nor  let  the  ransomed  sinner  die  !" 

4  The  Father  hears  Him  pray, 

His  dear  Anointed  One  ; 
He  cannot  turn  away 

From  His  beloved  Son  ; 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood, 
And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

5  To  God  I'm  reconciled, 

His  pard'ning  voice  I  hear  ; 
He  owns  me  for  His  child, 

I  can  no  longer  fear ; 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  "Father,  Abba,  Father,"  cry. 


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HYMN  142.     (8's,  7's  &  4.) 

1  Israel,  Israel,  God  is  calling  ; 

Calling  thee  from  lands  of  woe  ; 
Babylon  the  great  is  falling, 
God  shall  all  her  towers  o'erthrovv. 

Come  to  Zion 
Ere  His  floods  of  anger  flow. 

2  Israel,  Israel,  God  is  speaking  ; 

Hear  your  great  Deliv'rer's  voice  ! 
Now  a  glorious  morn  is  breaking 
For  the  people  of  His  choice. 

Come  to  Zion, 
And  within  her  walls  rejoice. 

3  Israel,  angels  are  descending 

From  celestial  worlds  on  high, 
And  to  man  their  powers  extending, 
That  the  Saints  may  homeward  fly. 

Come  to  Zion, 
For  your  coming  Lord  is  nigh. 

4  Israel,  Israel,  canst  thou  linger 

Still  in  error's  gloomy  ways  ? 
Mark  how  j  udgment's  pointing  flnger 
Justifies  no  vain  delays  ! 

Come  to  Zion, 
Zion's  walls  shall  ring  with  praise. 


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HYMN  143.     (L.M.) 

1  He  died  !  the  Great  Redeemer  died, 

And  Israel's  daughters  wept  around ; 
A  solemn  darkness  veiled  the  sky, 
A  sudden  trembling  shook  the  ground. 

2  Come,  Saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 

For  Him  who  groaned  beneath  your  load; 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  precious  blood. 

3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree  ; 

The  Lord  of  glory  died  for  men  ; 
But  lo  !  what  sudden  joys  were  heard  ! 
Jesus,  though  dead,  revived  again. 

4  The  rising  Lord  forsook  the  tomb. 

In  vain  the  tomb  forbade  Him  rise  : 
Cherubic  legions  guard  Him  home. 
And  shout  Him  welcome  to  the  skies. 

5  Wipe  off  your  tears,  ye  Saints,  and  tell 

How  high  your  great  Deliv'rer  reigns  ; 
Sing  how  He  triumphed  over  hell, 
And  how  He'll  bind  your  foe  in  chains. 

6  Say,  live  forever,  wondrous  King, 

Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save  ! 
Then  ask  the  monster,  Where's  thy  sting  'I 
And  Where's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave 


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HYMN   144.     (T's  &  6's  D.) 

O  God,  th'  Eternal  Father, 

Who  dwells  amid  the  sky  ! 
In  Jesus'  name  we  ask  Thee 

To  bless  and  sanctify, 
If  we  are  pure  before  Thee, 

This  bread  and  cup  of  wine, 
That  we  may  all  remember 

That  offering  divine. 

That  sacred,  holy  off  'ring, 

By  man  least  understood. 
To  have  our  sins  remitted, 

And  take  His  flesh  and  blood : 
That  we  may  ever  witness 

The  suff 'rings  of  Thy  Son, 
And  always  have  His  Spirit, 

To  make  our  hearts  as  one. 

When  Jesus,  the  Anointed, 

Descended  from  above. 
And  gave  Himself  a  ransom 

To  win  our  souls  with  love, 
With  no  apparent  beauty, 

That  men  should  Him  desire, 
He  was  the  promised  Savior, 

To  purify  with  fire. 


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How  infinite  that  vpisdom, 

The  plan  of  holiness, 
That  made  salvation  perfect, 

And  veiled  the  Lord  in  flesh, 
To  walk  upon  His  footstool. 

And  be  like  man,  almost. 
In  His  exalted  station, 

And  die,  or  all  was  lost ! 


'Twas  done  ;  all  nature  trembled 

Yet,  by  the  power  of  faith, 
He  rose  as  God  triumphant. 

And  broke  the  bands  of  death. 
And  rising  conqu'ror,  "captive 

He  led  captivity," 
And  sat  down  with  the  Father 

To  all  eternity. 


6  He  is  the  true  Messiah 

That  died  and  lives  again; 
We  look  not  for  another. 

He  is  the  Lamb  once  slain  ; 
He  is  the  stone  and  shepherd 

Of  Israel  scattered  far, 
The  glorious  branch  from  Jesse, 

The  bright  and  morning  star. 


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Again,  He  is  that  Prophet 

That  Moses  said  should  come, 
Raised  up  among  His  brethren, 

To  call  the  righteous  home ; 
And  all  that  will  not  hear  Him, 

Shall  feel  His  chast'ning  rod, 
Till  wickedness  is  ended, 

As  saith  the  Lord,  our  God. 


He  comes  !  He  comes  in  glory, 

The  veil  has  vanished  too. 
With  angels,  yea,  our  fathers. 

To  drink  this  cup  anew, 
And  sing  the  songs  of  Zion", 

And  shout, '"Tis  done,'tis  done!' 
While  every  son  and  daughter 

Rejoices:    We  are  one. 


HYMN  145.     CL.M.) 

1  I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives  ; 
What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives! 
He  lives.  He  lives,  who  once  was  dead. 
He  lives,  niy  ever-living  head. 

2  He  lives  to  bless  me  with  His  love. 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above. 


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He  lives,  my  hungiy  soul  to  feed, 
He  lives  to  bless  in  time  of  need. 

3  He  lives  to  grant  me  rich  supply, 
He  lives  to  guide  me  w^ith  His  eye, 
He  lives  to  comfort  me  when  faint, 
He  lives  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

4  He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears, 
He  lives  to  wipe  away  my  tears, 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
He  lives,  all  blessings  to  impart. 

5  He  lives,  my  kind,  wise,  heavenly  friend, 
He  lives  and  loves  me  to  the  end, 

He  lives,  and  while  He  lives  I'll  sing. 
He  lives,  my  Prophet,  Priest  and  King. 

6  He  lives,  and  grants  me  daily  breath, 
He  lives,  and  I  shall  conquer  death. 
He  lives,  my  mansion  to  prepare, 

He  lives  to  bring  me  safely  there. 

7  He  lives,  all  glory  to  His  name! 

He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same  ; . 
O,  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives, 
"I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives  !" 


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HYMN  146.     (4-7's  &  4.) 

Gently  raise  the  sacred  strain, 
For  the  Sabbath  come  again, 

That  man  may  rest, 
And  return  his  thanks  to  God, 

For  His  blessings  to  the  blest. 


2  Holy  day,  devoid  of  strife  ; 
Let  us  seek  eternal  life, 

That  great  reward, 
And  partake  the  Sacrament 

In  remembrance  of  our  Lord. 


3  Sweetly  swells  the  solemn  sound, 
While  we  bring  our  gifts  around 

Of  broken  hearts. 
As  a  willing  sacrifice, 

Showing  what  His  grace  imparts. 


Happy  type  of  things  to  come, 
When  the  Saints  are  gathered  home 

To  praise  the  Lord, 
In  eternity  of  bliss. 

All  as  one  with  one  accord. 


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5  Holy,  holy  is  the  Lord, 
Precious,  precious  is  His  word: 

Repent  and  live; 
Though  your  sins  be  crimson  red, 
Oh  !  repent,  and  He'll  forgive. 

6  Softly  sing  the  joyful  lay. 

For  the  Saints  to  fast  and  pray, 

As  God  ordains, 
For  His  goodness  and  His  love. 

While  the  Sabbath  day  remains. 


HYMN  147.     (S.M.) 

1  Ye  children  of  our  God, 

Ye  Saints  of  latter  days. 
Surround  the  table  of  the  Lord, 
And  join  to  sing  His  praise. 

2  He  gives  His  flesh  and  blood. 

Our  souls  to  purify, 
And  blesses  us  with  every  good, 
And  thus  He  brings  us  nigh. 

3  We  do  remember  Him, 

His  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
And  how  with  power  He  rose  again, 
Triumphant  from  the  earth. 


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4  He  triumphed  o'er  the  grave, 

And  then  ascended  high, 
Where,  throned  in  power,  He  sits  to  save 
And  bring  the  sinner  nigh. 

5  He  soon  will  come  again, 

And  with  His  people  taste 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb, 
With  His  own  presence  blest. 


6  Arrayed  in  spotless  white, 
We'll  then  each  other  greet. 
And  see  Messiah  throned  in  might, 
And  worship  at  His  feet. 

HYMN  148.     (CM.) 

1  Behold  Thy  sons  and  daughters,  Lord, 

On  whom  we  lay  our  hands; 
They  have  fulfilled  the  Gospel  word. 
And  bowed  at  Thy  commands. 

2  O  now  send  down  the  heavenly  Dove, 

And  overwhelm  their  souls 
With  peace  and  joy  and  perfect  love, 
As  lambs  within  Thy  fold. 


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3  Seal  them  by  Thine  own  Spirit's  power. 

Which  purifies  from  sin, 
And  may  they  And  from  this  good  hour, 
They  are  adopted  in. 

4  Increase  their  faith,  confirm  their  hope. 

And  guide  them  in  the  way; 
With  comfort  bear  their  spirits  up, 
Unto  the  perfect  day. 


HYMN  149.     (8's  &  7's.) 

1  Jesus,  mighty  King  in  Zion, 

Thou  ak)ne  our  guide  shalt  be  ; 
Thy  commission  we  rely  on, 
We  will  follow  none  but  Thee. 

2  As  an  emblem  of  Thy  passion, 

And  Thy  victory  o'er  the  grave. 

We,  who  know  Thy  great  salvation, 

Are  baptized  beneath  the  wave. 

8  Fearless  of  the  world's  despising. 
We  the  ancient  path  pursue, 
Buried  with  the  Lord,  and  rising 
To  a  life  divinely  new. 


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HYMN  150.     (6-8's.) 

1  In  Jordan's  tide  the  Prophet  stands, 

Immersing  the  repentant  Jews; 
The  Son  of  God  the  rite  demands, 

Nor  dares  the  holy  man  refuse. 
The  Savior  sinks  beneath  the  wave, 
The  emblem  of  His  future  grave. 

2  Wonder,  ye  heavens  !  your  Maker  lies 

In  deeps  concealed  from  human  view; 
Ye  men,  behold  Him  sink  and  rise, 

A  fit  example,  this,  for  3"0u. 
The  sacred  record,  while  you  read. 
Calls  you  to  imitate  the  deed. 

'S  But  io  !  from  yonder  parting  skies. 

What  beams  of  dazzling  glory  spread ! 
Dove-like  the  Holy  Spirit  flies 

And  lights  on  the  Redeemer's  head. 
Amazed,  they  see  the  power  divine 
Around  the  Savior's  temples  shine. 

4  But  hark,  my  soul,  hark  and  adore! 

What  sounds  are  those  that  roll  along 
Not  like  loud  Sinai's  awful  roar, 

But  soft  and  sweet  as  Gabriel's  song  : 
"This  is  My  well-beloved  Son  ; 
I  see,  well  pleased,  what  He  hath  done?" 


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5  Thus  the  Eternal  Father  spoke, 

Who  shakes  creation  with  a  nod  ; 

Through  parting  skies  the  accents  broke, 
And  bid  us  hear  the  Son  of  God. 

Oh  !  hear  the  Gospel  word  to-day  ; 

Hear,  all  ye  nations,  and  obey. 

HYMN  151.     (P.M.) 

1  Do  what  is  right ;  the  day-dawn  is  breaking, 
Hailing  a  future  of  freedom  and  light; 
Angels  above  us  are  silent  notes  taking 
Of  every  action ;  do  what  is  right ! 


Do  what  is  right;  let  the  consequence  follow; 

Battle  for  freedom  in  spirit  and  might. 
And  with  stout  hearts  look  ye  forth  till  to- 
morrow ; 

God  will  protect  you,  do  \yhat  is  right ! 

Do  what  is  right;  the  shackles  are  falling; 
Chains  of  the  bondsmen   no  longer   are 
bright ; 
Lighted  by  hope,  soon  they'll  cease  to  be 
galling ; 
Truth  goeth  onward,  do  what  is  right ! 


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3  Do  what  is  right ;  be  faithful  and  fearless ; 
Onward, press  onward, the  goal  is  in  sight ; 
Eyes  that  are  wet  now,  ere  long  will  be  tearless, 
Blessings  await  you;  do  what  is  right. 

HYMN  152.     (P.M.) 

1  We  thank  Thee,  O  God,  for  a  Prophet, 

To  guide  us  in  these  latter  days ; 
We  thank  Thee  for  sending  the  Gospel 

To  lighten  our  minds  with  its  rays  ; 
We  thank  Thee  for  every  blessing 

Bestowed  by  thy  bounteous  hand; 
We  feel  it  a  pleasure  to  serve  Thee, 

And  love  to  obey  Thy  commands. 

2  When  dark  clouds  of  trouble  hang  o'er  us. 

And  threaten  our  peace  to  destroy. 
There's  hope  smiling  brightly  before  us. 

We  know  that  deliverance  is  nigh  ; 
We  doubt  not  the  Lord,  nor  His  goodness, 

We've  proved  Him  in  days  that  are  past ; 
The  wicked  who  fight  against  Zion 

Will  surely  be  smitten  at  last. 

3  We'll  sing  of  His  goodness  and  mercy. 

We'll  praise  Him  by  day  and  by  night, 
Rejoice  in  His  glorious  Gospel, 
And  bask  in  its  life-giving  light ; 


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Thus  on  to  eternal  perfection 
The  honest  and  faithful  will  go, 

While  they  who  reject  this  glad  message 
Shall  never  such  happiness  know. 


HYMN  153.     (L.M.) 

1  O  Lord,  our  Father,  let  Thy  grace, 
Shed  its  glad  beams  on  Jacob's  race, 
Restore  the  long-lost  scattered  band, 
And  call  them  to  their  native  land. 

2  Their  bruises  let  Thy  mercy  heal, 
Their  trespass  hide,  their  pardon  seal; 
O  God  of  Israel,  hear  our  prayer. 

And  grant  that  they  Thy  love  may  share. 

3  How  long  shall  Jacob's  offspring  prove 
The  sad  suspension  of  Tliy  love  ? 
And  shall  Thy  wrath  forever  burn  ? 
And  wilt  Thou  ne'er  to  them  return  ? 

4  Thy  quick'ning  Spirit  now  impart; 
Awake  to  joy  each  grateful  heart, 
While  Israel's  rescvied  tribes  in  Thee 
Their  life  and  full  salvation  see. 


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HYMN  154.      (L.M.) 

1  Do  we  not  know  that  solemn  word, 
That  we  are  buried  with  the  Lord, 
Baptized  into  His  death,  and  then 
Put  off  the  body  of  our  sin? 


Our  souls  receive  diviner  breath. 
Raised  from  corruption,  guilt  and  death; 
So  from  the  grave  did  Christ  arise, 
And  lives  to  God  above  the  skies. 


3  No  more  let  sin  or  Satan  reign 
Within  our  ransomed  souls  again; 
The  hateful  lusts  we  served  before, 
Shall  have  dominion  never  more. 


HYMN  155.      (8's,  7's&4.) 

Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded— 
Zion,  kept  by  power  divine; 

All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded. 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine; 

Happy  Zion, 
What  a  favored  lot  is  thine  ! 


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2  Every  human  tie  may  perish, 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove, 

Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish, 

Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove  ; 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 


In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 
Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright. 

But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee — 
Thou  art  precious  in  His  sight ; 

God  is  with  thee  ; 
Thou  shalt  triumph  in  His  might. 


HYMN  156.     (8's  &  7's.) 

1  Now  he's  gone,  we'd  not  recall  him 

From  a  paradise  of  bliss, 
Where  no  evil  can  befall  him, 
To  a  changing  world  like  this. 

2  His  loved  name  will  never  perish, 

Nor  his  rriem'ry  crown  the  dust ; 
For  the  Saints  of  God  will  cherish 
The  remembrance  of  the  just. 


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HYMN  157.     (8's  &  7's.) 

1  Hark  !  ten  thousand  thousand  voices 

Sing  the  song  of  jubilee  ! 
Earth,  through  all  her  tribes,  rejoices — 

Broke  her  long  captivity. 
Hail,  Emanuel !  Great  Deliverer ! 

Hail,  Emanuel !  praise  to  Thee  ! 
Now  the  theme,  in  pealing  thunders. 

Through  the  universe  is  rung  ; 
Now,  in  gentler  tones,  the  wonders 

Of  redeeming  grace  are  sung. 

2  Wider  now,  and  louder  rising, 

Swells  and  soars  the  lofty  strain, 
Earth's  unnumbered  tongues  comprising 

Hark  !  the  Conqueror's  praise  again. 
Hail,  Emanuel !  Great  Deliverer  ! 

Stones  shall  speak  if  we  refrain  ; 
Thus,  while  heart  and  pulse  are  beating, 

To  His  name  let  praise  arise. 
Till  from  earth  the  soul,  retreating, 

Joins  the  chorus  of  the  skies. 

,  3  Then  in  loftier,  sweeter  numbers, 
We  shall  sing  Emanuel's  praise  ; 
Free  from  all  that  now  encumbers, 
Nobler  songs  our  voices  raise. 


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Hail,  Emanuel !  Great  Deliverer  ! 

Live  forever  in  our  lays. 
While  our  crowns  of  glory  casting 

At  His  feet,  in  raptvire  lost, 
We,  in  anthems  everlasting, 

Join  with  the  angelic  host. 

4  But,  till  that  great  consummation, 

That  bright  Sabbath  of  mankind; 
Till  each  distant  tribe  and  nation 

Tastes  the  bliss  by  God  designed, 
Speed  the  Gospel  !    Let  its  tidings 

Gladden  every  human  mind; 
Be  its  silver  trumpets  sounded, 

Let  the  joyous  echoes  roll, 
Till  a  sea  of  bliss  unbounded 

Spreads  on  earth  from  pole  to  pole  ! 

5  Then  shall  come  the  great  Messiah, 

In  Millennial  glory  crowned; 
"Israel's  hope,"  and  "earth's  desire," 

Now  triumphant  and  renowned. 
Hail,  Messiah  !    Reign  forever  ! 

Heaven  to  earth  reflects  the  sound. 
Heaven  and  earth  with  all  their  regions, 

At  His  footstool  prostrate  fall ; 
Heaven  and  earth,  with  all  their  legions. 

Crown  Emanuel,  Lord  of  all  I 


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HYMN  158.     (L.M.) 

1  All  you  that  love  Immanuel's  name, 
Whose  spirits  burn,  with  ardent  flame, 
To  see  His  glory,  learn  His  praise, 
And  follow  Him  in  all  His  ways; 

2  'Tis  you,  ye  children  of  the  light, 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  invite; 
Come,  come,  ye  subjects  of  His  grace, 
Where  He  reveals  His  smiling  face. 


3  Come  to  His  Church,pass  through  His  gates; 
For  you  His  gracious  presence  waits; 
Here  peace  and  pardon  are  bestowed— 
Great  gifts,  and  worthy  of  a  God. 

HYMN  159.  (CM.) 

1  Monrn  not  for  those  who  peaceful  lay 
Their  wearied  bodies  down. 
Who  leave  the  frail  and  mortal  clay 
To  seek  a  fadeless  crown. 


Dry  up  the  unavailing  tear, 

Repress  the  selfish  sigh; 
Know  that  the  spirit  ransomed  here 

Yet  lives,  and  ne'er  shall  die. 


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3  WJjeii  winter  spreads  her  shroud  of  snow 

O'er  nature's  silent  face, 
Upon  the  landscape  hid  below 
No  signs  of  life  we  trace. 

4  Above,  around,  peals  Heaven's  praise 

From  many  a  varied  form  ; 
The  hard  and  crusted  earth  betrays 
Not  e'en  a  living  worm. 

5  Yet  spring  upon  it  gently  breathes ; 

And  chansing  form  and  hue, 
With  it  a  thousand  garlands  wreathes, 
Replete  with  life  anew. 

6  So  death  is  but  the  wintry  snow 

Which  veils  the  spirit's  bloom, 
That  soon  with  radiant  life  shall  glow. 
Enfranchised  from  the  tomb. 

7  As  from  that  snowy  shroud  there  springs 

A  brighter,  lovelier  earth, 
So  vanquished  death  his  trophies  brings 
To  grace  a  nobler  birth. 

8  Then  why  the  sorrowing  lip  and  eye. 

The  aching  heart  and  head  ? 
Remember,  He  who  cannot  lie 
Hath  said,  "Mourn  not  the  dead." 


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HYMN  160.     (4-6s  &  2-8's.) 

1  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God, 

In  His  divine  array, 
Go  down  into  the  flood, 

His  Father  to  obey — 
In  Jordan's  stream  to  be  baptized. 
Though  by  a  carnal  world  despised. 

2  Can  we  pretend  to  know 

More  fully  God's  design? 
Can  we  pretend  to  show 

A  conduct  more  divine  ? 
Can  we  neglect  this  ordinance 
Without  an  insult  to  our  Prince  ? 

8  Jesus,  we  will  obey 

Thy  practice  and  command  : 
Behold  us  here  to-day  ! 

We  in  thy  presence  stand, 
Devoted  to  Thy  blessed  will. 
Thy  pleasure  ready  to  fultil. 

4  We  sink  beneath  the  wave  ; 

The  w^ater  we  go  through — 
The  emblems  of  thy  grave 

And  resurrection  too ; 
We  die,  are  buried,  rise  again, 
In  hopes  with  Thee  to  live  and  reign. 


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Great  Father,  cast  Thine  eye 
On  us,  dispel  our  fear. 

Our  every  want  supply, 
Give  gi-ace  to  persevere  ; 

And  then  rejoicing  we  will  go 

To  do  our  Father's  will  below. 


HYMN  161.     (L.M.) 

1  'Twas  the  commission  of  our  Lord, 

"Go,  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize  !" 
The  nations  have  received  the  word. 
Since  He  ascended  to  the  skies. 

2  He  sits  on  the  eternal  hills. 

With  grace  and  pardon  in  His  hands, 
And  sends  His  covenant  with  the  seals. 
To  bless  the  distant  heathen  lands. 

3  "Repent  and  be  baptized,"  He  saith, 

"For  the  remission  of  your  sins;"' 
And  thus  our  sense  assists  our  faith, 
And  shows  us  what  the  Gospel  means. 

4  Our  souls  He  washes  in  His  blood, 

As  water  makes  the  body  clean ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  from  our  God 
Descends  like  purifying  rain. 


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"5  Thus  we  eno^age  ourselves  to  Thee, 

And  seal  our  cov'nant  with  Thee,  Lord; 
Oh,  may  the  great,  Eternal  Three, 
In  heaven  our  solemn  vows  record  ! 


HYMN  162.     (L.M.) 

1  In  ancient  times  a  man  of  God 

Came  preaching  in  the  wilderness ; 
He  did  baptize  in  Jordan's  flood, 

Requiring  fruits  of  righteousness. 

2  He  said,  Repent,  the  time's  fulfilled, 

The  Son  of  God  will  soon  appear  ; 
Make  straight  His  paths  and  do  His  will, 
For  lo  !  His  kingdom  now  is  near. 

3  With  water  I  baptize  you  now 

For  the  remission  of  your  sin  ; 
Bu    He,  the  Spirit  shall  bestow. 
To  witness  to  your  souls  within. 

4  Thus  was  Messiah's  way  prepared, 

When  first  He  came  unto  His  own ; 
And  by  this  means,  when  He  appeared, 
To  His  disciples  He  was  known. 


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5  E'en  so,  in  this  the  latter-day, 

Before  He  comes  on  earth  to  reign, 
His  servants  must  prepare  His  way, 
And  all  His  paths  make  straight  again. 

6  Come,  then,  ye  erring  ones  who  stray, 

Arise,  return  unto  your  fold; 
Come,  be  baptized  without  delay, 
And  thus  pursue  the  path  of  old. 

HYMN  163.     (CM.) 

1  Father  in  heaven,  we  do  believe 

The  promise  Thou  hast  made; 
The  word  with  meekness  we  receive, 
Ju«t  as  Thy  Saints  have  said. 

2  We  now  repent  of  all  our  sins, 

And  come  with  broken  heart, 
And  to  Thy  covenant  enter  in, 
And  choose  the  better  part. 

3  We  will  be  buried  in  the  stream. 

In  Jesus'  blessed  name. 
And  rise,  while  light  shall  on  us  beam — 
The  Spirit's  heavenly  flame. 

4  O  Lord,  accept  us  while  we  pray, 

And  all  our  sins  forgive; 
New  life  impart  in  us  this  day, 
And  bid  the  sinners  live. 

12 


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5  Baptize  us  with  the  Holy  Ghost, 
And  seal  us  as  Thine  own, 
That  in  Thy  kingdom  we  may  stand, 
And  with  Thy  Saints  be  one. 

HYMN  164.     (L.M.) 

1  How  foolish  to  the  carnal  mind, 

God's  ordinances  do  appear  ! 
Men  count  them  as  a  puff  of  wind, 
And  gaze  with  a  contemptuous  sneer. 

2  What !  buried  now  beneath  the  flood, 

To  wash  away  our  guilt  and  sin  ? 
Are  not  some  other  means  as  good, 
Nay,  better  !  Why  appear  so  mean  ? 

3  Thus  they  despise  the  proffered  grace, 

And  die  and  perish  in  their  sin  ; 
So  the  Assyrian  leper  thought — 
What !  wash  in  Jordan  and  be  clean  ? 

4  Nay,  in  a  rage  he  turned  away, 

And  would  remain  a  leper  still ; 
But  lo!  his  humble  servant's  sway    » 
Prevailed  at  last,  and  turned  his  will. 

5  He  washed  in  Jordan's  rolling  flood, 

And  found  the  foul  disease  removed; 


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The  virtue  of  the  word  of  God, 
Thus  by  experience  Naaman  proved. 

6  Poor  sinners  now  would  fain  perform 

Some  great  and  meritorious  deed  ; 
Bow  to  the  systems  mortals  form, 
That  from  their  sins  they  may  be  freed. 

7  But  why  not  yield  to  simple  means  ? 

The  Gospel  is  the  power  of  God  ; 

'Twill  save  the  vilest  from  their  sins, 

Who  yield  obedience  to  His  word. 

HYMN  165.     (CM.) 

1  Lo  !   on  the  water's  brink  we  stand, 

To  do  the  Father's  will  ; 
To  be  baptized  by  His  command, 
And  thus  the  word  fulfil. 

2  Lord,  we  have  sinned,  but  we  repent, 

And  put  our  sins  away  ; 
With  joy  receive  the  message  sent 
In  this  the  latter  day. 

3  Thou  wilt  accept  our  humble  prayer, 

And  all  our  sins  forgive  ; 
For  Jesus  is  the  sinners'  friend  ; 
He  died  that  we  might  live. 


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4  We  lay  our  sinful  bodies  now 

Beneath  the  parting  wave  ; 
Then  rise  to  life  divinely  new, 
As  from  the  bursting  grave. 

5  So  when  the  trump  of  God  shall  blow 

The  Saints  shall  burst  the  tomb, 
Eternal  beauty  crown  their  brow. 
With  an  immortal  bloom. 


HYMN  166.     (P.M.) 

1  Come  all  ye  sons  of  God,  who  have  received 

the  Priesthood, 
Go  spread  the  Gospel  wide,  and  gather  in 

His  people  ; 
The  latter-day  work  has  begun,  to  gather 

scattered  Israel  in. 
And  bring  them  back  to  Zion  to  praase  the 

Lamb. 

2  Come  all  ye  scattered  sheep,  and  listen  to 

your  Shepherd  ; 
While  you  the  blessings  reap,  which  long 
have  been  predicted ; 
By    Prophets    it  has    been  foretold,  He'll 
gather  you  into  His  fold  ; 
And  bring  you  home  to  Zion,  to  praise  the 
Lamb.  i 


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3  Repent  and  be  baptized  and  have  your  sins 

remitted, 

And  get  the  Spirit's  seal;  O  then  you'll  be 
united; 
Go  east  upon  Him  all  your  care,  He  will  re- 
gard your  humble  prayer, 

And  bring  you  home  to  Zion,  to  praise  the 
Lamb. 

4  And  when  your  grief    is    o'er  and    ended 

your  affliction, 
Your    spirits    then    will    soar    until  the 

resurrection; 
And  then  His  presence    you'll    enjoy,    in 

heavenly  bliss  your  time  employ, 
A  thousand  years  in  Zion,to  praise  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  167.    (4-6's  &  2-8's.) 

1  Repent  ye  Gentiles  all, 

And  come  and  be  baptized; 
It  is  the  Savior's  call; 

Appearing  in  the  skies, 
He  sent  the  message  we  declare. 
His  second  coming  to  prepare. 

2  Be  buried  with  our  Lord, 

Apd  rise,  divinely  new — 
'Tis  His  eternal  word; 
The  ancient  path  pursue. 


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The  promised  blessing  now  secure, 
The  Spirit's  seal,  forever  sure, 

S  Ye  souls  with  sins  distressed, 
Who  fain  would  find  relief, 
Come,  on  His  promise  rest, 

He  will  assuage  your  grief  ; 
He'll  send  His  Spirit  from  on  high, 
When  with  the  Gospel  you  comply, 

4  Come,  be  adopted  in, 

With  Israel's  chosen  race, 
And,  cleansed  from  every  sin, 

Enjoy  the  promised  grace; 
The  covenant  stands  forever  sure. 
To  all  who  to  the  end  endure. 


HYMN  168.    (CM.) 

1  Let  those  who  would  be  Saints  indeed 
Fear  not  what  others  do. 
But  each  unto  himself  take  heed, 
And  righteousness  pursue. 

-2  What  though  the  storm-clouds  gather  dark, 
Look  up  and  trust  in  God; 
And  keep  your  eye  upon  the  mark- 
Hold  fast  the  "iron  rod," 


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3  Fear  not  the  darkness  of  the  night 

But  move  with  careful  tread, 
Till  morning  break,  and  azure  light 
The  canopy  o'erspread. 

4  Sell  not  your  birthright  for  a  mess 

Of  pottage,  nor  betray 
Your  holy  covenants  for  a  kiss  ; 
'Tis  now  a  proving  day. 

5  The  wheat  has  cleared  the  threshing  floor, 

The  sieve  is  shaking  now  ; 
And  when  the  sifting  time  is  o'er 
Will  glory  wreathe  your  brow. 

6  And  Zion's  furnace,  too,  will  burn, 

That  when  the  chaff  shall  fly. 
The  dross  will  be  consumed  in  turn, 
The  gold  to  purify. 

7  In  His  own  time  God  will  remove 

Whatever  now  oftends. 
When  he  chastises,  'tis  in  love. 
To  all  who  prove  His  friends. 

8  Maintain  the  freedom  you  have  won— 

Virtue  is  liberty  ; 
Take  not  the  yoke  of  bondage  on  ; 
The  pure  in  heart  are  fi'ee. 


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HYMN  169.     (8's  &  7's.) 

1  Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely, 

Gentle  as  the  summer  breeze, 
Pleasant  as  the  air  of  evening 
When  it  floats  among  the  trees. 

2  Peaceful  be  thy  silent  slumber, 

Peaceful  in  the  grave  so  low  ; 
Thou  no  more  wilt  join  our  number, 
Thou  no  more  our  songs  shalt  know. 

'S  Dearest  sister,  thou  hast  left  us, 
Here  thy  loss  we  deeply  feel ; 
But  'tis  God  that  hath  bereft  us, 
He  can  all  our  sorrows  heal. 

4  Yet  again  we  hope  to  meet  thee. 

When  death's  gloomy  night  has  lied  ; 
Then  on  earth  with  joy  to  greet  thee, 
Where  no  bitter  tears  are  shed. 


HYMN  170.     (CM.) 

Think  gently  of  the  erring  one ! 

O,  let  us  not  forget, 
However  darkly  stained  by  sin. 

He  is  our  brother  yet !  i 


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Heir  of  the  same  inheritance, 
Child  of  the  self-same  God, 

He  hath  but  stumbled  in  the  path 
We  have  in  weakness  trod. 


3  Speak  gently. to  the  erring  ones  ! 

We  yet  may  lead  them  back, 
With  holy  words,  and  tones  of  love. 
From  misery's  thorny  track. 

4  Forget  not,  brother,  thou  hast  sinned. 

And  sinful  yet  mayst  be; 
Deal  gently  with  the  erring  heart. 
As  God  hath  dealt  with  thee. 


HYMN  171.     (L.M.) 

1  Creation  speaks  vrith  awful  voice; 

Hark  !  'tis  a  universal  groan 

Re-echoes  through  the  vast  extent 
Of  worlds  unnumbered,  called  to  mourn. 

2  For  sickness,  sorrow,  pain  and  death. 

With  awful  tyranny  have  reigned: 
While  all  eternity  has  shed 

Her  tears  of  sorrow  o'er  the  slain. 


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3"Biit  liark  !  again  a  voice  is  heard 

Resounding  through  the  solemn  gloom; 
A  mighty  conqu'ror  has  appeared, 
In  triumph  rising  from  the  tomb. 

4  No  longer  let  creation  mourn; 

Ye  sons  of  sorrow,  dry  your  tears; 
Life  !  life  !  eternal  life  is  ours  ! 
Dismiss  your  doubts,  dispel  your  fears. 

5  The  King  shall  soon  in  clouds  descend, 

With  all  the  heavenly  host  above; 
The  dead  shall  rise  and  hail  their  friends, 
And  always  dwell  with  those  they  lovQ^ 

6  No  tear,  no  sorrow,  death,  or  paJ';^ 

Shall  e'er  be  known  to  enV  ^  there- 
But  perfect  peace,  imD^o^tal  bloom, ' 
Shall  reign  triwr^pi^ant  everywhere  ! 


HYMN  172.     (L.M.) 

Tlie  morning  flowers  display  their  sweets, 
And  gay  their  silken  leaves  unfold, 

As  careless  of  the  noontide  heats, 
As  fearless  of  the  evening  cold. 


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Nipped  by  the  wind's  unkindly  blasts 
Parched  by  the  sun's  directer  ray, 

The  momentary  glories  waste, 
The  short-lived  beauties  die  away» 


3  So  blooms  the  human  face  divine, 

When  youth  its  pride  of  beauty  shows : 
Fairer  than  spring  in  colors  shine, 
And  sweeter  than  the  virgin  rose. 


4  Or  worn  by  slowly  rolling  years,^ 
Or  broke  by  sickness  in  a  day, 
Tiie  fading  glory  disappears, 
The  short-lived  beauties  die  away. 


5  Yet  these,  new-rising  from  the  tomb. 
With  lustre  brighter  far  shall  shine 
Revive  with  everlasting  bloom, 
Safe  from  diseases  and  decline. 


&  Let  sickness  blast,  let  death  devour. 
If  heaven  but  recompense  our  pains; 
Perish  the  grass  and  fade  the  flower. 
If  Arm  the  word  of  God  remains. 


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HYMN  173.     (L.M.) 

1  Let  earth's  inhabitants  rejoice, 

And  gladly  hail  the  glorious  hour  ; 
Again  is  heard  a  Prophet's  voice, 
And  all  may  feel  the  Gospel's  power. 

2  Soon  will  the  blissful  time  arrive 

Which  holy  men  of  old  foretold, 
When  man  no  more  with  man  will  strive, 
But  all  in  each  a  friend  behold. 

3  Oppression  will  no  more  be  found, 

Nor  tyrant  hold  relentless  sway  ; 
But  love  to  God  and  man  abound 
Throughout  a  long  Millennial  day. 

HYMN  174.    (L.M.) 

1  Ye  differing,  jarring  sects  attend. 

The  voice  of  inspiration  hear  ; 
Now  may  your  doubtings  have  an  end, 
And  unity  and  peace  appear. 

2  Break  off  your  chains  of  slavish  dread, 

Let  chilling  unbelief  give  way  ; 
For  Gospel  light  begins  to  spread 
And  usher  in  eternal  day.  . 


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3  Soon  will  mankind  behold  aright 
The  perfect  "Law  of  liberty  ;" 
And  every  nation,  with  delight, 
Share  in  a  glorious  jubilee. 

HYMN  175.      (7's.) 

1  Now  we'll  sing  with  one  accord, 
For  a  Prophet  of  the  Lord, 
Bringing  forth  His  precious  word, 

Cheers  the  Saints  as  anciently. 

2  When  the  world  in  darkness  lay, 
Lo  !  he  sought  the  better  way, 
And  he  heard  the  Savior  say, 

"Go  and  prune  my  vineyard,  son  !' 

3  And  an  angel,  surely  then. 
For  a  blessing  unto  men. 
Brought  the  Priesthood  back  again, 

In  its  ancient  purity. 

1  Even  Joseph  he  inspired, 
Yea,  his  heart  he  truly  iired 
With  the  light  that  he  desired. 
For  the  work  of  righteousness. 

5  And  the  Book  of  Mormon,  true. 
With  its  Covenant,  ever  new. 


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For  the  Gentile  and  the  Jew, 
He  translated  sacredly. 

6  God's  commandments  to  mankind, 
For  believing  Saints  designed, 
And  to  bless  the  seeking  niind, 

Came  through  him  from  Jesus  Christ. 

7  Precious  are  the  years  to  come, 
While  the  righteous  gather  home 
For  the  great  Millennium, 

When  they'll  rest  in  blessedness. 

8  Prudent  in  this  world  of  woes, 
They  will  triumph  o  er  their  foes, 
While  the  realm  of  Zion  grows 

Purer  for  eternity. 

HYMN   176.     (12's&ll's.) 

1  Awake  !  O  ye  people,  the  Savior  is  coming; 

He'll  suddenly  come  to  His  temple,  we 
hear ; 
Repentance  is  needed  of  all  that  are  living, 
To  gain  them  a  lot  of  inheritance  near. 

2  To-day  will  soon  pass  and  that  unknown  to- 

morrow 
May  leave  many  souls  in  a  more  dreadfu 
state 


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Than  came  by  the  flood,  or  that  fell  on  Go- 
morrah— 
Yea,  weepmg  and  wailing  and  gnashing  of 
teeth. 

3  Be  ready,  O  islands,  the  Savior  is  coming; 

He'll  bring  again  Zion,  the  Prophets  de- 
clare; 
Repent  of  your  sins,  and  have  faith  in  re- 
demption. 

To  gain  you  a  lot  of  inheritance  there. 

4  A  voice  to  the  nations  in  season  is  given, 

The  glories  of  Eden  to  show  them  again, 
To    call    the  elect  from  the  four  winds  of 
Heaven; 
For  Jesus  is  coming,  on  earth  He    shall 
reign. 

HYMN   177.     (P.M.) 

1  From  regions  of  glory  an  angel  descended. 
And  told  the  strange  news  how  the  babe  was 

attended. 
Go,    sl^epherds,    and    visit    this   heavenly 

stranger; 
Beneath  that  bright  star,  there's  your  Lord 

in  a  manger  ! 


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Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb, 
Whom  your  souls  may  rely  on; 

We  shall  see  Him  on  earth, 
When  He  brings  again  Zion. 

2  Glad  tidings  I  bring  unto  you    and    each 
nation, 
Glad  tidings  of  joy,  now  behold  your  salva- 
tion; 
Arise,  all  ye  pilgrims,and  lift  up  your  voices, 
And  shout,  the    Redeemer,  while    heaven 
rejoices. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  etc. 

3'Let  glory  to  God  in  the  highest  be  given. 
And  glory  to  God  be  re-echoed  in  heaven; 
Around  the  whole  world  let  us  tell  the  glad 

story. 
And  sing  of  His  love, His  salvation  and  glory 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  etc. 

4  The  kingdom  is  yours  by  the  will  of  the 
Father, 
Whose  word  has  gone  forth  that  the  right- 
eous He'll  gather; 
Before  all  the  wicked  will  perish  by.  fire,      . 
The  heavens  shall  shine  with  the  coming 
Messiah. 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  etc. 


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HYMN  178.     (2-8's  &  6's.) 

1  Hark  !  from  afar,  a  funeral  knell 
Moves  on  the  breeze— its  echoes  swell 

The  chorus  for  the  dead  ! 
A  consort's  moans  are  in  the  sound, 
And  sobs  of  children  weeping  round 

A  parent's  dying  bed 

2  He's  gone  !  his  work  on  earth  is  done, 
His  battle's  fought,  his  race  is  run; 

Blest  is  the  path  he  trod. 
For  he  espoused  the  glorious  cause, 
In  prompt  obedience  to  the  laws 

Of  the  eternal  God. 

3  He  sleeps ;  his  troubles  here  are  o'er ; 
He  sleeps  where  earthly  ills  no  more 

Will  break  the  slumb'rer's  rest. 
His  dust  is  laid  beneath  the  sod, 
His  spirit  has  returned  to  God, 

To  mingle  with  the  blest. 

4  Death  sunders  every  tender  tie  ; 
Pierced  by  his  shaft,  life's  prospects  lie- 
Like  masts  by  tempests  cleft. 

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But  hope  points  forward  to  a  scene 
AVhere  sorrow  will  not  intervene, 
Nor  friends,  of  friends  bereft. 

5  The  Savior  conquered  death  ;  although 
It  slays  our  friends,  and  lays  them  low, 

They  in  immortal  bloom. 
When  Jesus  Christ  shall  come  to  reign, 
Shall  burst  their  icy  bands  in  twain. 

And  triumph  o'er  the  tomb. 

HYMN  179.     (6's,  &  7's  D.) 

1  Let  us  pray,  gladly  pray. 

In  the  house  of  Jehovah, 
Till  the  righteous  can  say, 

"O,  our  warfare  is  over ! " 
Then  we  11  dry  up  our  tears, 

Sweetly  praising  together, 
Through  the  great  thousand  years, 

Face  to  face  with  the  Savior. 

2  What  a  joy  will  be  there. 

At  that  great  resurrection, 
As  the  Saints  in  the  air. 

Meet  in  robes  of  perfection ; 
Then  the  Lamb,  then  the  Lamb, 

With  a  God's  mandatory, 
As  I  AM  THAT  I  AM 

Fills  the  world  with  His  glory. 


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3  We  can  then  live  in  peace, 

And  inhabit  the  mountains, 
Spread  abroad  and  increase, 

Like  the  streams  from  the  fountains  ; 
And  the  world  will  be  blest 

With  a  light  to  rely  on, 
From  the  east  to  the  west, 

Through  the  glory  of  Zion. 

HYMN  180.     (C.M.D.) 

1  Let  Zion  in  her  beauty  rise, 

Her  light  begins  to  shine ; 
Ere  long  her  King  will  rend  the  skies. 

Majestic  and  divine. 
The  Gospel's  spreading  through  the  land, 

A  people  to  prepare. 
To  meet  the  Lord  and  Enoch's  band. 

Triumphant  in  the  air. 

2  Ye  heralds,  sound  the  Gospel  trump 

To  earth's  remotest  bound ; 
Go,  spread  the  news  from  pole  to  pole. 

In  all  the  nations  round. 
That  Jesus  in  the  clouds  above, 

With  hosts  of  angels  too. 
Will  soon  appear,  His  Saints  to  save. 

His  enemies  subdue. 


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3  But  ere  that  ^reat  and  solemn  day, 

The  stars  from  heaven  shall  fall, 
The  moon  be  turned  into  blood, 

The  waters  into  gall; 
The  sun  with  blackness  will  be  clothed. 

All  nature  look  af right, 
While  men,  rebellious,  wicked  men, 

Gaze  heedless  on  the  sight. 


The  earth  shall  reel,  the  heavens  shake. 

The  sea  move  to  the  north, 
The  earth  shall  roll  up  like  a  scroll. 

When  God's  command  goes  forth  ; 
The  mountains  sink,  the  valleys  rise. 

And  all  become  a  plain ; 
The  islands  and  the  continents 

Will  then  unite  again. 


5  Alas!  the  day  will  soon  arrive 

When  rebels  to  God's  grace 
Will  call  for  rocks  to  fall  on  them 

And  hide  them  from  His  face. 
Not  so  with  those  who  keep  His  law; 

They'll  joy  to  meet  the  Lord 
In  clouds  above,  with  those  who  slept 

In  Christ,  their  sure  reward. 


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6  That  glorious  rest  will  then  commence, 
Which  prophets  did  foretell, 
When  Christ  will  reign  with  Saints  on  earth, 

And  in  their  presence  dwell 
A  thousand  years;  O,  glorious  day! 

Dear  Lord,  prepare  ray  heart 
To  stand  with  Thee  on  Zion's  mount. 
And  never  more  to  part. 

7*,Then  when  the  thousand  years  are  past, 

And  Satan  is  unbound, 
The  wicked  hosts  will  be  destroyed 

By  fire  from  heaven  sent  down; 
And  when  the  great,  last  change  shall  come 

To  end  death's  mighty  sway, 
Then  we  in  the  celestial  world 

Will  spend  eternal  day. 

HYMN  181.     (L.M.) 

1  My  soul  is  full  of  peace  and  love  ; 

I  soon  shall  see  Christ  from  above, 
And  angels  too,  the  hallowed  throng. 
Shall  join  with  me  in  holy  song. 

2  The  Spirit's  power  has  sealed  my  peace, 
And  filled  my  soul  with  heavenly  grace; 
Transported,  I,  with  peace  and  love. 
Am  waiting  for  the  throne  above. 


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3  Prepare  my  heart,  prepare  my  tongue, 
To  join  this  glorious,  heavenly  throng, 
To  hail  the  Bridegroom  from  above. 
And  join  the  band  in  songs  of  love. 

4  Let  all  my  powers  of  soul  combine 
To  hail  my  Savior  all  divine. 

To  hear  His  voice,  attend  His  call, 
And  crown  Him  King  and  Lord  of  all. 


HYMN  182.     (12's  &  ll's,  D.) 

1  Now  let  us  rejoice  in  the  day  of  salvation; 

No  longer  as  strangers  on  earth  need  we 

roam, 

Good  tidings  are  sounding  to  us  and  each 

nation,  .  [come. 

And  shortly  the  hour  of  redemption  will 

When  all  that  was  promised  the  Saints  will 

be  given,  [even, 

And  none  will  molest  them  from  morn  until 

And  earth  will  appear  as  the  garden  of  Eden, 

And  Jesus  will  say  to  all  Israel,  Come 

home. 

2  We'll  love  one  another, and  never  dissemble, 

But  cease  to  do  evil,  and  ever  be  one  ; 


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And  when  the  unpjodly  are   fearing,  and 

remble,  will  come 

We'll  watch  for  the  day  when  the  Savior 

When  all  that  was  promised  the  Saints  will 

be  given,  [even, 

And  none  will  molest  them  from  morn  until 

And  earth  will  appear  as  the  garden  of  Eden, 

And  Jesus  will  say  to  all   Irsael,    Come 

home. 

3  In  faith  we'll  rely  on  the  arm  of  Jehovah 
To   guide    through    these    last    days    of 
trouble  and  gloom, 
And,af  ter  the  scourges  and  harvest  are  over, 
We'll  rise  with  the  just  when  the  Savior 
doth  come. 
Then  all  that  was  promised  the  Saints  will 
be  given,  [heaven, 

And  they  will  be  crowned  as  the  angels  of 
And  earth  will  appear  as  the  garden  of  Eden, 
And  Christ  and  His  people  will  ever  be  one. 


HYMN  183.     (CM.) 

The  glorious  day  is  rolling  on — 

All  glory  to  the  Lord- 
When,  fair  as  at  creation's  daw^n,. 
The  earth  will  be  restored. 


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2  A  perfect  harvest  then  will  crown 

The  renovated  soil, 
And  rich  abundance  drop  around 
Without  corroding  toU. 

3  For,  in  its  own  primeval  bloom 

Will  nature  smile  again, 
And  blossoms,  fragrant  with  perfume, 
Adorn  the  verdant  plain. 

4  The  Saints  will  then,  with  pure  delight, 

Possess  the  holy  land. 
And  walk  with  Jesus  Christ  in  white. 
And  in  His  presence  stand. 

5  What  glorious  prospects!    Can  we  claim. 

These  hopes,  and  call  them  ours? 
yes,  if,  through  faith  in  Jesus'  name, 
We  conquer  Satan's  powers; 

6  If  we,  like  Jesus,  bear  the  cross, 

Like  Him  despise  the  shame, 
And  count  all  earthly  things  but  dross, 
For  His  most  holy  name. 

7  Then,  when  the  powers  of  darkness  rage, 

With  glory  in  our  view. 
In  Jesus'  strength  let  us  engage, 
To  press  to  Zion  too. 


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8  For  Zion  will  like  Eden  bloom, 
And  Jesus  come  to  reign; 
The  Saints,  immortal  from  the  tomb, 
With  angels  meet  again. 


HYMN  184.     (L.M.) 

1  Behold,  the  great  Redeemer  comes 
To  bring  His  ransomed  people  home. 
He  comes  to  save  His  scattered  sheep, 
He  comes  to  comfort  those  who  weep. 

2  He  comes,  all  blessings  to  impart 
Unto  the  meek  and  contrite  heart. 

He  comes,  He  comes,  His  Saints  admire; 
He  conies  to  burn  the  proud  by  fire. 

S  He  comes  to  bless  the  humble  poor, 
He  comes,  creation  to  restore. 
He  comes,  the  earth  to  purify, 
He  comes,  but  not  again  to  die. 

4  He  comes,  He  comes  unto  His  own. 
He  comes  to  reign  on  David's  throne, 
He  comes  to  stand  on  Zion's  hill, 

He  comes  the  Scriptures  to  fulfil. 

5  He  comes  to  tread  the  wicked  down. 
He  comes,  the  martyrs  soon  to  crown, 


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He  comes  to  dry  the  mourners'  tears, 
He  comes  to  reign  a  thousand  years. 

6  He  comes,  on  Olive's  Mount  to  stand, 
He  comes,  all  Israel  to  defend. 

He  comes  to  lay  the  sinner  low. 

He  comes  that  Judah  may  Him  know. 

7  He  comes  to  show  His  hands  and  side. 
He  comes  to  wed  His  ready  bride, 

He  comes  to  reign  as  King  of  kings. 
He  comes,  and  all  creation  sings. 


HYMN  185.     (S.M.) 

1  Behold,  the  Savior  comes  ! 

Ye  Saints,  your  hearts  prepare; 
In  Zion  gather,  to  your  homes, 
For  soon  you'll  meet  Him  there. 

2  The  signs  which  He  foretold 

Already  do  appear; 
Blood,  smoke  and  fire,  we  oft  behold, 
And  these  bespeak  Him  near. 

3  Then  let  us  lift  our  heads 

With  joy,  and  sing  His  praise; 
The  fig  tree  putting  forth  its  buds 
Bespeaks  the  latter  days. 


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HYMN  186.     (L.M.) 

1  Earth  is  the  place  where  Christ  will  reign 

With  all  His  Saints  a  thousand  years; 
He'll  end  their  sorrows  and  their  pain, 
Dismiss  their  woes,  and  dry  their  tears. 

2  He'll  burst  the  portals  of  the  tomb, 

And  bring  their  sleeping  dust  to  light; 

He'll  clothe  them  with  immortal  bloom, 

Arrayed  in  garments  clean  and  white. 

3  He'll  cleanse  the  earth  from  wicked  meo, 

And  bind  old  Satan  with  a  chain; 
He'll  raise  the  meek  and  humble,  then. 
To  thrones  of  power,  and  bid  them  reign. 

4  Hosanna  to  the  Son  of  God, 

Who  soon  will  come  to  earth  again, 
To  smite  the  wicked  with  His  rod, 
And  o'er  the  earth  exalted  reign  ! 

HYMN  187.     (L.M.) 

1  Behold  the  Mount  of  Olives  rend !  . 
And  on  its  top  Messiah  stand. 
His  chosen  Israel  to  defend. 

And  save  them  with  a  mighty  hand. 


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2  The  mountains  sink,  the  valleys  rise, 

And  all  the  land  becomes  a  plain; 
He  brings  jieliv'rance  to  the  Jews, 
While  all  their  enemies  are  slain. 

3  But  lo  !  what  pen  can  paint  the  scene  ! 

His  wounded  hands  and  side  they  see, 
Where  once  the  nails  and  spear  have  been; 
This  our  Messiah  !  Can  it  be? 

4  Whence,  then,  these  wounds?  Ah  !  who  has 

pierced 
Our  great  Deliv'rer's  heart  and  hands  ? 
"These  are  the  wounds  I  once  received 
Amid  my  kindred  and  my  friends." 

5  Thus  the  Messiah  stands  revealed. 

And  they  their  blest  Deliv'rer  own; 
They're  humbled  when  at  last  they  find 
Jesus,  Messiah,  both  are  one. 

6  Like  Joseph's  brethren,  now  they  mourn, 

And  humbly  own  a  Savior  slain; 
They  crown  Him  King  on  David's  throne, 
That  o'er  the  nations  He  may  reign. 

HYMN  188.     (L.M.) 

1  Hosanna  to  the  Great  Messiah, 
The  long  expected  Savior  King, 


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He'll  come  and  cleanse  the  earth  by  fire, 
And  gather  scattered  Israel  in. 

2  On  Zion's  mount  His  throne  shall  be, 

His  sanctuary  stand  secure, 
His  sceptre  o'er  the  nations  sway, 
And  all  creation  Him  adore. 

3  He'll  juda;e  with  justice  for  the  poor, 

He  will  with  equity  reprove, 
He'll  smite  the  wicked  with  His  power, 
Oppression  from  the  earth  remove. 

4  Then  princes,  kings,  and  dukes  and  lords, 

And  mighty  men  of  great  renown, 
Shall  pray,  though  not  unto  the  Lord, 
But  to  the  rocks  and  hills  bow  down  ! 

5  Ye  rocks  and  mountains,  on  us  fall. 

To  hide  us  from  the  great  Messiah, 
For  lo !  the  day  of  wrath  has  come, 
The  Lord's  great  day  of  dreadful  ire. 

6  The  poor  and  meek  shall  then  rejoice, 

The  Saints  in  peace  possess  the  land, 

The  sheep  shall  hear  the  Shepherd's  voice, 

And  with  him  on  Mount  Zion  stand. 


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HYMN  189.     (7's.) 

1  Jesus,  once  of  humble  birth, 
Now  in  glory  comes  to  earth  ; 
Once  he  suffered  grief  and  pain. 
Now  he  comes  on  earth  to  reign. 

2  Once  a  meek  and  lowly  Lamb, 
Now  the  Lord,  the  great  I  AM  ; 
Once  upon  the  cross  He  bowed, 
Now  His  chariot  is  the  cloud. 

3  Once  he  groaned  in  blood  and  tears, 
Now  in  glory  he  appears ; 

Once  rejected  by  His  own. 

Now  their  King  He  shall  be  known. 

4  Once  forsaken,  left  alone. 
Now  exalted  to  a  throne ; 
Once  all  things  He  meekly  bore. 
But  he  now  will  bear  no  more. 

HYMN  190.    (P.M.) 

1  This  earth  shall  be  a  blessed  place, 
To  Saints  celestial  given. 
Where  Christ  again  shall  show  His  face. 
With  the  redeemed  of  Adam's  race. 
In  clouds  descend  from  heaven. 


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2  Yes,  when  He  conies  on  earth  again, 

The  vile  shall  burn  as  stubble; 
His  enemies  shall  all  be  slain, 
And  o'er  the  nations  He  shall  reign. 

And  end  the  scenes  of  trouble. 

3  The  trump  of  war  will  sound  no  more, 

But  strife  shall  all  be  ended, 
When  Jesus  all  things  shall  restore 
To  order,  as  they  were  before. 

And  peace  be  wide  extended. 

4  Sing,  O  ye  heavens  !  let  earth  rejoice. 

While  Saints  shall  flow  to  Zion, 
And  rear  the  temple  of  His  choice, 
And  in  its  courts  unite  their  voice. 

In  praise  to  Judah's  Lion. 

5  Hosanna  to  the  reign  of  peace. 

The  day  so  long  expected. 
When  earth  shall  find  a  full  release. 
The  groanings  of  creation  cease. 

The  righteous  be  protected. 

6  Come,  sound  His  praise  in  joyful  strains. 

Who  dwell  beneath  His  banner; 
He'll  bind  old  Satan  fast  in  chains. 
While  wide  o'er  earth's  extended  plains 

The  nations  shout  Hosanna. 


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HYMN  191.     (7's  &  6's.) 

1  At  first,  the  babe  of  Bethlehem, 

Of  meek  and  humble  mien; 
But  next,  the  Lord  from  heaven, 
In  glory  shall  be  seen. 

2  The  first,  so  meek  and  lowly, 

Upon  an  ass  He  rode; 
The  second,  crowned  with  glory. 
Returned  to  His  abode. 

3  The  first  was  persecuted, 

And  into  Egypt  fled, 
A  pilgrim  and  a  stranger, 
Not  where  to  lay  His  head. 

4  The  second,  in  His  temple 

All  suddenly  appears, 
And  all  His  Saints  come  with  Him, 
To  reign  a  thousand  years. 

5  The  first,  a  man  of  sorrows, 

Rejected  by  His  own, 
And  Israel  left  in  blindness 
To  wander  forth  forlorn; 

6  The  second  brings  deliv'rance, 

They  crown  Him  as  their  Kittg, 


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Tiiey  crwn  Him  as  their  Savior, 
And  join  His  praise  to  sing. 

7  The  first  was  all  compassion, 

And  healing  His  employ; 
The  second,  clothed  in  vengeance. 
The  wicked  shall  destroy. 

8  The  first  claimed  no  proud  kingdom 

Of  this  wide,  wicked  world  ; 
The  last,  all  kings  shall  own  Him, 
Or  from  their  thrones  be  hurled. 

9  Let  Jews  and  Gentiles  mingle, 

Messiah,  Jesus,  own; 
His  first  and  second  coming 
Will  show  that  both  are  one. 


HYMN  192.    (4-6's  &  2-8's.) 

Come,  O  Thou  King  of  kings— 
We've  waited  long  for  Thee — 
With  healing  in  Thj'^  wings. 
To  set  Thy  people  free. 
Come,  Thou  desire  of  nations,  come. 
Let  Israel  now  be  gathered  home. 

Come,  make  an  end  of  sin, 
And  cleanse  the  earth  by  fire, 
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And  riachteousness  bring  in, 
That  Saints  may  tune  the  lyre, 
With  sougs  of  joy,  a  happier  strain, 
To  welcome  in  Thy  peaceful  reign. 

Hosannas  now  shall  sound 

From  all  the  ransomed  throng. 
And  glory  echo  round, 
A  new  triumphal  song  ; 
The  wide  expanse  of  heaven  fill 
With  anthems  sweet  from  Zion's  hill. 

Hail !  Prince  of  Life  and  Peace  ! 

Thrice  welcome  to  Thy  throne  ! 
While  all  the  chosen  race 
Their  Lord  and  Savior  own. 
The  heathen  nations  bow  the  knee. 
And  every  tongue  sounds  praise  to  Thee, 

HYMN  193.    (7's  &  6's,  D.) 

1  Farewell,  all  earthly  honors, 

I  bid  you  all  adieu  ; 
Farewell,  all  sinful  pleasures, 

I  want  no  more  of  you. 
I  want  my  habitation 

On  that  eternal  soil. 
Beyond  the  powers  of  Satan, 

Where  sin  can  not  defile. 


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2  I  want  my  name  engraven 

Among  the  righteous  ones, 
Who  worship  God,  the  Father, 

And  wear  a  righteous  crown. 
For  such  eternal  riches, 

I'm  willing  to  pass  through 
All  needful  tribulations. 

And  count  them  my  just  due. 

3  I'm  willing  to  be  chastened, 

And  bear  my  daily  cross; 
I'm  willing  to  be  cleansed 

From  every  kind  of  dross. 
I  see  a  fiery  furnace, 

I  feel  its  piercing  flame; 
The  fruits  of  it  are  holy. 

The  gold  will  still  remain. 

4  All  earthly  tribulations 

Are  but  a  moment  here; 
Then,  oh !  if  we  prove  faithful, 

A  righteous  crown  we'll  wear. 
We  shall  be  counted  holy, 

A.nd  feed  on  angels'  food. 
Rejoicing  in  bright  glory. 

Before  the  throne  of  God. 

5  There  Christ  Himself  has  promised 

A  mansion  to  prepare, 


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And  all  who  serve  Him  truly, 
The  victor's  wreath  shall  wear. 

Bright  crowns  shall  then  be  given 
To  all  the  ransomed  throng, 

And  glory!  glory!  glory! 
Shall  be  the  conq'ror's  song. 

HYMN  194.     (P.M.) 

1  Redeemer  of  Israel, 

Our  only  delight, 
On  whom  for  a  blessing  we  call; 
Our  shadow  by  day. 

And  our  pillar  by  night, 
Our  King,  our  Deliv'rer,  our  all ! 

2  We  know  He  is  coming 

To  gather  His  sheep. 
And  lead  them  to  Zion  in  love  ; 
For  why  in  the  valley 

Of  death  should  they  weep, 
Or  in  the  lone  wilderness  rove  ! 

3  How  long  we  have  wandered 

As  strangers  in  sin, 
And  cried  in  the  desert  for  Thee  ! 
Our  foes  have  rejoiced 
When  our  sorrows  they've  seen, 
But  Israel  will  shortly  be  free. 


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As  children  of  Zion, 
Good  tidings  for  us, 
The  tokens  already  appear; 
Fear  not,  and  be  just, 
For  the  kingdom  is  ours; 
The  hour  of  redemption  is  near. 


HYMN  195.     (L.M.) 

1  What  wondrous  things  we  now  behold, 
By  prophets  seen  in  days  of  old, 

In  visions  with  th'  Almighty  Lord 
Confirmed  by  His  unchanging  word. 

2  The  second  time  He  sets  His  hand, 
To  gather  Israel  to  their  land, 
Fulfil  the  covenants  He  has  made. 
And  pour  His  blessings  on  their  head. 

3  Then  Ephraim's  sons,  a  warlike  race. 
Shall  seek  their  rest  and  dwell  in  peace, 
And  earth's  remotest  parts  abound 
With  joys  of  everlasting  sound. 

4  Yes,  Abram's  children  then  shall  be 
Like  sands  in  number  by  the  sea, 
While  kindred,  tongues  and  nations  all, 
Combine  to  make  their  numbers  full. 


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5  The  dawning  of  that  day  has  come, 
See  !  Abram's  sons  are^ath'ring  home; 
And  daughters  too,  with  joyful  lays, 
Are  hast'ning  here  to  join  in  praise. 

6  O  God,  our  Father  and  our  King, 
Inspire  the  theme  our  voices  sing; 
Let  all  our  powers  of  soul  combine. 
To  sing  Thy  praise  in  songs  divine. 


HYMN  196.    (7's.) 


if 


1  In  the  sun,  and  moon  and  stars, 

Signs  and  wonders  there  shall  be; 
Earth  shall  quake  with  inward  wars, 
Nations  with  perplexity. 

2  Soon  shall  ocean's  hoary  deep, 

Tossed  with  stronger  tempest  rise, 

Wilder  storms  the  mountains  sweep. 

Louder  thunders  shake  the  skies. 

3  Dread  alarms  shall  shake  the  proud. 

Pale  amazement,  restless  fear; 
Joy,  ye  Saints,  in  yonder  cloud 
See  you  Savior  King  appear  ! 


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HYMN  197.     (4-6s  &  2-8's.) 

Ye  ransomed  of  our  God, 

To  Zion  now  return, 
And  seek  a  safe  abode, 
Before  the  wicked  burn  ; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  draws  near, 
Soon  Jesus  will  on  earth  appear. 

Let  Israel  now  return 

Unto  their  ancient  home, 
Possess  the  Holy  Land, 
And  build  Jerusalem, 
And  there  await  the  Jubilee  ; 
They  shall  the  King  of  Glory  see. 

Let  Gentiles  throng  the  way 

To  Zion's  happy  land  ; 
Those  who  the  truth  obey 
Shall  in  His  presence  stand  ; 
Shall  sparkle  with  celestial  light, 
And  walk  with  Jesus  Christ  in  white. 

Let  Joseph's  remnants  come 

To  Zion's  sacred  hill. 
And  throng  the  house  of  God, 
And  learn  to  do  His  will. 
That  Zion  may  arise  and  shine 
With  light  celestial  and  divine. 


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Let  Saints  in  every  clime, 

Their  waiting  hearts  prepare, 
From  every  tribe  and  tongue, 
To  Zion's  mount  repair  ; 
The  marriage  of  the  Lamb  is  near, 
For  soon  the  Bridegroom  will  appear. 


HYMN  198.     (L.M.) 

1  A  holy  angel  from  on  high. 

The  joyful  message  has  made  known, 

Which  brings  our  longing  spirits  nigh, 

To  bow  and  worship  near  the  throne. 

2  Together  truth  and  mercy  meet, 

And  joy  and  peace,  with  fond  embrace, 
The  earth  and  heaven  with  gladness  greet 
Their  offspring,  truth  and  righteousness. 

3  Lo  !  from  the  heavens  comes  righteousness, 

And  truth  from  earth  exulting  springs  ; 
These,  joined  in  one,  shall  Israel  bless. 
Borne,  as  it  were,  on  eagles'  wings. 

4  Wide  round  the  earth  the  echo  flies. 

From  their  long  sleep  the  nations  wake, 
The  righteous  shout  with  glad  surprise, 
While  the  ungodly  fear  and  quake. 


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5  Thus  truth  shall  spread  through  every  clime, 
And  Israel's  tribes  be  gathered  home, 
And  watch  for  the  appointed  time 
To  see  the  great  Messiah  come. 


HYMN  199.     (L.M.) 

1  What  wondrous  scenes  mine  eyes  behold! 

What  glories  burst  upon  my  view ! 
When  Ephraim's  records  I  unfold,  • 

All  things  appear  divinely  new. 

2  Good  news  to  earth  have  angels  borne. 

Which  fills  our  souls  with  joy  and  peace 
Good  news  to  comfort  those  who  mourn, 
And  bring  the  captive  full  release. 

3  Now,  Israel,  long  oppressed  and  grieved 

In  every  land,  in  every  clime, 
Shall  hear  the  word  of  God  and  live; 
This  is  the  time,  the  chosen  time. 

4  The  scattered  sheep,  who  once  were  sold 

In  darkness  o'er  the  mountains  far, 
Shall  now  return  unto  their  fold. 
And  there  their  waiting  hearts  prepare. 

5  When  lo  !  their  Shepherd  shall  descend, 

With  all  the  glorious,  heavenly  throng. 


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Destroy  the  wolves,  the  sheep  defend, 
From  every  v^oe,  from  every  wrong. 

To  God  ffive  glory!  tune  the  lyre, 
Shout  loud  hosannas  to  His  name; 

Let  Jews  and  Gentiles,  join  the  choir, 
And  round  the  earth  the  news  proclaim. 


HYMN  200.     (4-6's  &  2-8's.) 

An  angel  from  on  high. 

The  long,  long  silence  broke: 
Descending  from  the  sky. 
These  gracious  words  he  spoke: 
Lo  !  in  Cumorah's  lonely  hill, 
A  sacred  record  lies  concealed. 

Sealed  by  Moroni's  hand. 

It  has  for  ages  lain, 
To  wait  the  Lord's  command. 
From  dust  to  speak  again. 
It  shall  again  to  light  come  forth, 
To  usher  in  Christ's  reign  on  earth. 

It  speaks  of  Joseph's  seed, 
And  makes  the  remnant  known 

Of  nations  long  since  dead, 
Who  once  had  dwelt  alone. 


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The  fulness  of  the  Gospel,  too, 
Its  pages  will  reveal  to  view. 

4      The  time  is  now  fulfilled. 
The  long  expected  day; 
Let  earth  obedience  yield, 
And  darkness  flee  away; 
Open  the  seals,  be  wide  unfurled 
Its  light  and  glory  to  the  world. 

0  Lo,  Israel  filled  with  joy. 

Shall  now  be  gathered  home. 
Their  wealth  and  means  employ 

To  build  Jerusalem  ; 
While  Zion  shall  arise  and  «hine, 
And  fill  the  earth  with  truth  divine. 

HYMN  201.     (CM.) 

1  Behold,  the  mountain  of  the  Lord 

In  latter  days  shall  rise, 
On  mountain  tops,  above  the  hills, 
And  draw  the  wond'ring  eyes. 


To  this  the  joyful  nations  round, 
All  tribes  and  tongues,  shall  flow; 

"Up  to  the  hill  of  God,'  they'll  say, 
"And  to  His  house,  we'll  go." 


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3  The  rays  that  shine  from  Zion's  hill 

Shall  lighten  every  land ; 
The  King  who  reigns  in  Salem's  towers 
Shall  all  the  world  command. 

4  Among  the  nations  He  shall  judge,- 

His  judgments  truth  shall  guide, 
His  sceptre  shall  protect  the  just, 
And  quell  the  sinner's  pride. 

5  No  strife  shall  rage,  nor  hostile  feuds 

Disturb  those  peaceful  years; 
To  plowshares  men  shall  beat  their  swords 
To  pruning-hooks  their  spears. 

6  No  longer  host,  encount'ring  host, 

Shall  crowds  of  slain  deplore  ; 
They'll  hang  the  trumpet  in  the  hall, 
And  study  war  no  more. 

7  Come  then,  O  house  of  Jacob,  come. 

To  worship  at  His  shrine. 
And,  walking  in  the  light  of  God, 
With  holy  beauties  shine. 

HYMN  202.     (L.M.) 

1  Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb, 

Take  this  new  treasure  to  thv  trust ! 


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And  give  these  sacred  relics  room 
To  slumber  in  the  silent  dust. 

2  Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  fear, 

Invade  thy  bounds;  no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here. 
While  angels  watch  the  soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slept;  God's  dying  Son 

Passed  through  the  grave  and  blessed  the 
bed; 
Rest  here,  blest  Saints,  till  from  His  throne 
The  morning  breaks  to  pierce  the  shade. 

j     4  Break  from  His  throne,  illustrious  morn  ! 
Attend,  O  earth,  His  sovereign  word ! 
Restore  Thy  trust ;  a  glorious  form 
Shall  then  arise  to  meet  the  Lord. 


HYMN  203.     (CM.) 

1  Lord,  when  iniquities  abound. 

And  blasphemy  grows  bold. 
When  faith  is  hardly  to  be  found, 
And  love  is  waxing  cold, 

2  Is  not  Thy  chariot  hastening  on  ? 

Hast  Thou  not  made  the  sign  ? 


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May  we  not  trust  and  live  upon 
A  promise  so  divine  ? 


I 


3  "Yes,"  saith  the  Lord,  "now  will  I  rise. 

And  make  oppressors  flee; 

I  will  appear  to  their  surprise, 

And  set  my  servants  free." 

4  Thy  word,  like  silver  seven  times  tried, 

Through  ages  shall  endure;^ 
The  men  that  in  Thy  truth  confide 
Shall  find  the  promise  sure. 


HYMN  204.     (L.P.M.) 

1  Judges,  who  rule  the  world  by  laws, 
Will  ye  despise  the  righteous  cause 

When  the  oppressed  before  you  stand? 
Dare  ye  condemn  the  righteous  poor,      ,     i 
And  let  rich  sinners  go  secure,  J 

While  gold  and  greatness  bribe  your  handt 

2  Have  ye  forgot,  or  never  knew,  j 
That  God  will  judge  the  judges,  too? 

High  in  the  heavens  His  justice  reigns, 
Yet  you  invade  the  rights  of  God, 
And  send  your  bold  decrees  abroad, 

To  bind  the  conscience  in  your  chains ! 


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3  The  Lord  God  thunders  from  the  sky, 
Their  grandeur  melts,  their  titles  die, 

They  perish  like  dissolving  frost; 
As  empty  chaff,  when  whirlwinds  rise, 
Before  the  sweeping  tempest  flies. 

So  shall  their  hopes  and  names  be  lost. 

4  Thus  shall  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord 
Safety  and  joy  to  Saints  afi'ord; 

And  all  that  hear  shall  join  and  say, 
"Sure,  there's  a  God  that  rules  on  high, 
A  God  that  hears  His  children  cry, 

And  will  their  sufferings  well  repay." 

HYMN  205.     (L.M.) 

1  This  child  we  dedicate  to  Thee, 
O  God  of  grace  and  purity  ! 
Shield  him  from  sin  and  threatening  wrong 
And  let  Thy  love  his  life  prolong. 

O  may  Thy  Spirit  gently  draw 
His  willing  soul  to  keep  Thy  law; 
May  virtue,  piety  and  truth. 
Dawn  even  with  his  dawning  youth. 

3  Give  him  a  pure  and  steadfast  heart, 
That  from  the  truth  will  not  depart, 
But  every  law  obey,  that's  given; 
O  !  may  he  share  the  joys  of  heaven. 


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HYMN  206.    (CM.) 

1  Lord,  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  now 

Shine  forth  in  every  heart, 
That,  as  to  worship  Thee  we've  met, 
We  may  rejoicing  part. 

2  Speak  through  Thy  servants,  Lord.and  may 

Thy  truth  each  bosom  swell. 
While  every  lip  and  every  heart 
Unite  Thy  love  to  tell. 

HYMN  207.     (CM.) 

1  Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 

Salutes  thy  waking  eyes; 
Now  let  my  heart  its  tribute  pay 
To  Him  who  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  His  name  repeats, 

And  day  renews  the  sound; 
Wide  as  the  heavens  on  which  He  sits, 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tis  He  supports  my  mortal  frame; 

My  tongue  shall  sing  His  praise, 
And  I  will  glory  in  His  name. 
While  He  extends  my  days. 


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And  when  my  mortal  course  is  done, 
And  I  must  yield  my  breath, 

O  may  my  soul,  bright  as  the  sun, 
Shine  o'er  the  night  of  death. 


HYMN  208.     (S.M.) 

1  See  how  the  morning  sun 

Pursues  his  shining  way, 
And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise 
With  every  bright'ning  ray. 

2  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 

Of  heaven's  parent  sing, 
And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole, 
Of  Jesus,  my  great  King. 

3  In  faith  I  laid  me  down 

Beneath  His  guardian  care, 

I  slept,  and  I  awoke  and  found 

That  He  was  just  as  near. 

4  O  Lord,  I  want  to  live 

So  humbly  unto  Thee, 
.    That  in  Thy  presence  I  may  spend 
A  blest  eternity. 

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5  Give  me  Thy  Spirit,  then, 

To  guide  me  through  this  day, 
That  I  may  just  and  upright  be, 
And  always  watch  and  pray. 


HYMN  209.     (L.M.> 

1  Waked  from  my  bed  of  slumber  sweet. 
Refreshed  in  body  and  in  mind. 
The  morning  light  with  joy  I  greet 
And  offer  up  a  song  divine. 


1 


2  Thy  praise,  O  God,  shall  be  my  theme, 

While  day  and  night  their  course  pursue, 
Till  time  shall  end  its  transient  dream, 
Through  endless  day  the  theme  renew. 

3  Thy  mercy  has  preserved  my  soul. 

Through  toils  and  dangers,  griefs  and  fears ' 
And  still  upon  this  earthly  ball 
It  multiplies  my  days  and  years. 

4  O,  grant  me,  then,  Thy  Spirit's  power, 

To  guide  my  feet  in  ways  of  peace; 
Preserve  me  Thine  each  day  and  hour. 
Till  from  a  world  of  sin  released. 


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5  Then  when  my  mortal  life  is  closed, 

Eternal  glory  mine  shall  be, 

And,  all  arrayed  in  spotless  white, 

I  shall  the  King  of  Glory  see. 


HYMN  210.    (CM.) 

1  Come,  let  us  sing  and  evening  hymn, 

To  calm  our  minds  for  rest, 
And  eacli  one  try,  with  single  eye, 
To  praise  the  Savior  best. 

2  Yea,  let  us  sing  a  sacred  song, 

To  close  the  passing  day. 
With  one  accord  call  on  the  Lord, 
And  ever  watch  and  pray. 

3  O,  thank  the  Lord  for  grace  and  gifts 

Renewed  in  latter  days, 
For  truth  and  light  to  guide  us  right 
In  wisdom's  pleasant  ways. 

4  For  every  line  we  have  received. 

To  turn  our  hearts  above. 
For  every  word  and  every  good 
That  fill  our  souls  with  love. 


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5  O,  let  us  raise  a  holier  strain, 

For  blessings  great  as  ours, 
And  be  prepared,  while  angels  guard 
Us  through  our  slumb'ring  hours. 

6  O,  may  we  sleep  and  wake  in  joy. 

While  life  with  us  remains. 
And  then  go  home  beyond  the  tomb, 
Where  peace  forever  reigns. 


HYMN  211.     (L.M.) 

1  Glory  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me.  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  Thy  wings. 


2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  sins  that  I  this  day  have  done, 
That  with  the  world,  myself  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Triumphant  rise  to  endless  day. 


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4  Oh!  may  my  soul  on  Thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  close — 
Sleep,  that  shall  me  more  able  make, 
To  serve  my  God,  when  I  awake. 

5  If  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
Nor  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

6  Let  my  blest  guardian,  while  1  sleep, 
His  watchful  station  near  me  keep; 
My  heart  with  love  celestial  fill. 
And  guard  me  from  approach  of  ill. 

7  May  he  celestial  joys  rehearse. 

And  thought  in  thought  with  me  converse, 
Or,  in  my  stead,  the  whole  night  long, 
Sing  to  my  God  a  grateful  song. 

8  Lord,  let  my  soul  forever  share 
The  bliss  of  Thy  paternal  care  ; 

'Tis  heaven  on  earth,  'tis  heaven  above 
To  see  Thy  face  and  sing  Thy  love. 

9  O  when  shall  I,  in  endless  day, 
Forever  chase  dark  sleep  away. 
And  hymns  divine  with  angels  sing. 
Glory  to  Thee,  Eternal  King ! 


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HYMN  212.     (L.M.) 

1  Haste,  glorious  day  when  Christ  shall  come 
To  reign  supreme  o'er  land  and  sea, 
When  Saints  shall  all  be  gathered  hom^ 
And  earth  be  ruled  with  equity. 


HYMN  213.     (L.M.) 

Great  God,  to  Thee  my  evening  song 
With  humble  gratitude  I  raise  ; 

O  let  Thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  fill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  My  days,  unclouded  as  they  pass, 
And  every  onward  rolling  hour 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  Thy  love  and  power. 


3  And  yet  this  thoughtless,  wretched  heart. 

Too  oft  regardless  of  Thy  love, 
Ungrateful,  can  from  Thee  depart 
And  from  the  path  of  duty  rove. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 

Of  Christ,  my  Lord  ;  His  name  alone 
I  plead  for  pardon,  gracious  God, 
And  kind  acceptance  at  Thy  throne. 


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With  hope  in  Kim  mine  eyelids  close, 
With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame, 

And  in  Thy  care  may  I  repose, 
And  wake  with  praises  to  Thy  name. 


HYMN  2U.      CM.) 

1  Lord,  Thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray, 

I  am  forever  Thine  ! 
I  fear  before  Thee  all  the  day; 
O  may  I  never  sin. 

2  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  head. 

From  cares  and  business  free, 

'Tis  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed 

With  my  own  heart  and  Thee. 

,3  I  pay  this  evening  sacrifice. 
And  when  my  work  is  done, 
Great  God,  my  faith,  my  hope  relies 
Upon  Thy  grace  alone. 

4  Thus,  with  my  thoughts  composed  to  peace, 
I'll  give  mine  eyes  to  sleep; 
Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days, 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep. 


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HYMN  215.     (S.M.) 

1  The  day  is  past  and  gone, 

The  evening  shades  appear; 
O  may  we  all  remember  well 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 

While  we  retire  to  rest; 
So  death  will  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  is  here  possessed. 


Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night 

Secure  from  all  our  fears, 
May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep 

Till  morning  light  appears. 


4  And  when  we  early  rise, 

And  view  the  brilliant  sun, 
May  we  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run. 

5  And  when  our  days  are  past. 

And  we  from  time  remove, 

O  may  we  in  Thy  kingdom  rest, 

Where  all  is  peace  and  love. 


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HYMN  216.     (8's.) 

1  Adieu,  my  dear  brethren,  adieu; 

Reluctant  we  give  you  the  hand, 
No  more  to  assemble  with  you. 
Till  we  on  Mount  Zion  shall  stand. 

2  Your  acts  of  benevolence  past, 

Your  gentle  compassionate  love, 
Henceforth  in  our  mem'ry  shall  last. 
Though  far  from  your  sight  we  remove. 

3  Our  hearts  swell  with  tender  regret, 

And  sigh  at  each  parting  embrace, 
While  heaven  our  course  must  direct. 
And  others  succeed  in  our  place. 

4  When  trav'ling  the  Gospel  to  preach. 

Our  course  among  strangers  we  steer; 
Repentance  and  faith  we  will  teach 
To  all  that  are  willing  to  hear. 


5  O  Shepherd  of  Israel,  draw  near, 
Thy  glorious  presence  display, 
Our  parting  reflections  to  cheer. 
And  help  us.  Thy  voice  to  obey. 


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6  Help  us  to  refrain  from  each  ill, 
Press  forward  for  glory  and  peace, 
Our  sacred  engagements  fulfil. 

Till  Thou  shalt  command  our  release. 


7  Then  may  we  to  Zion  repair, 

And  wait  our  blest  Master  to  see, 
To  spend  the  Millennium  there. 
From  sin  and  from  sorrow  set  free. 


8  How  cheerful  the  thoughts  of  that  rest, 
With  Jesus  our  Savior  to^reign, 
Till  we  shall  be  changed  with  the  blest. 
And  glory  celestial  obtain. 


HYMN  217.    (7's  &  6's.) 

1  Farewell,  our  friends  and  brethren, 

Here  take  the  parting  hand; 
We  go  to  preach  the  Gospel 
In  every  foreign  land. 

2  Farewell  our  wives  and  children, 

Who  render  life  so  sweet, 

Dry  up  your  tears,  be  faithful 

Till  we  again  shall  meet. 


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3  Farewell,  ye  scenes  of  childhood 

And  fancies  of  our  youth  ; 
We  go  to  combat  error 
With  everlasting  truth. 

4  Farewell,  all  carnal  pleasures, 

Which  gild  the  scenes  of  mirth, 
Your  days  are  surely  numbered. 
To  trouble  man  on  earth. 

5  Farewell,  farewell  our  country; 

Our  home  is  now  abroad. 
To  labor  in  the  vineyard. 
In  righteousness  for  God. 

6  The  gallant  ships  are  ready 

To  bear  us  o'er  the  sea, 

To  gather  up  the  blessed, 

That  Zion  may  be  free. 

HYMN  218.     (7's  &  6's,  D.) 

1  From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 

Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains, 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand. 

From  many  an  ancient  river. 
From  many  a  palmy  plain. 


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They  call  us  to  deliver 
Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What,  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle ; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ; 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strewn. 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high — 
Shall  we,  to  men  benighted, 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation  !  O  salvation ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll. 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory. 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 


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HYMN   219.     (ll's.) 

1  How  often  in  sweet  meditation  my  mind, 
Where  solitude  reigned,  and  aside  from  man- 
kind, 
Has  dwelt  on  the  hour  when  the  Savior  did 

deign 
To  call  me.  His  servant,  to  publish  His  name. 


2  To  lift  up  my  voice  and  proclaim  the  glad 

news, 
First  unto  the  Gentiles,  and  then  to  the 

Jews, 
That  Jesus,  Messiah,  in  clouds  will  descend, 
Destroy  the  ungodly,  the  righteous  defend. 


3  How  rich  is  the  treasure,  ye  Priest^  of  the 

Lord, 
Entrusted  to  us,   as  made  known  by  His 
1  word, 

The  plan  of  salvation,  the  Gospel  of  grace, 
To  publish  abroad  unto  Adam's  lost  race. 

4  O  gladly  we'll  go  to  the  isles  and  proclaim. 
And  nations  unknown  then  shall  hear  of 

His  fame; 


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Yea,  kingdoms  and  countries,  both  Gentiles 

and  Jews, 
Shall  see  us  and  hear  us  proclaim  the  gla^ 

news. 

5  And  millions  shall  turn  to  the  Lord,  and 

rejoice 
That  they  have  made  Jesus,  the  Savior, their 

choice; 
From  north  and  the  south,  from  the  east  and 

the  west. 
We'll  bring  home  our  thousands  in  Zion  to 

rest. 

6  As  clouds  they  shall  fly  to  their  glorious 

home. 
As  doves,  to  their  windows,  in  flocks  they 

shall  come. 
While  empires  shall  tremble,  and  kingdoms 

decay. 
As  the  visions  of  Daniel  in  plainness  portray. 

7  And  Israel  shall  flourish  and   spread  far 

abroad. 
Till  earth  shall  be  full  of  the  knowledge  of 

God; 
And  thus  shall  the  stone  of  the  mountain 

roll  forth. 
Extend  its  dominion, and  fill  the  whole  earth. 


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HYMN  220.     (C.M.D.) 

1  The  gallant  ship  is  under  way 

To  bear  me  off  to  sea, 
And  yonder  floats  the  streamer  gay 

That  says  she  waits  for  me. 
The  seamen  dip  the  ready  oar, 

As  rippled  waves  oft  tell, 
They  bear  me  swiftly  from  the  shore  ; 

My  native  land,  farewell ! 

2  I  go,  but  not  to  plough  the  main, 

To  ease  a  restless  mind  ; 
Nor  yet  to  toil  on  battle's  plain. 

The  vict^'s  wreath  to  find. 
'Tis  not  for  treasures  that  are  hid 

In  mountain  or  in  dell, 
'Tis  not  for  joys  like  these  I  bid 

My  native  land,  farewell ! 

3  I  go  to  break  the  fowler's  snare, 

To  gather  Israel  home; 
I  go,  the  name  of  Christ  to  bear 

To  lands  and  isles  unknown. 
And  soon  my  pilgrim  feet  shall  tread 

On  land  where  errors  dwell, 
Whence  light  and  truth  have  long  since  fled; 

My  native  land,  farewell  I 


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I  go,  an  erring  child  of  dust, 

Ten  thousand  foes  among, 
Yet  on  his  mighty  arm  I  trust, 

Who  makes  the  feeble  strong. 
My  sun,  my  shield,  forever  nigh, 

He  will  my  fears  dispel, 
This  hope  supports  me  when  I  sigh, 

My  native  land,  farewell ! 


5  I  go,  devoted  to  His  cause 

And  to  His  will  resigned ; 
His  presence  will  supply  the  loss 

Of  all  I  leave  behind. 
His  promise  cheers  the  sinking  heart 

And  lights  the  darkest  cell. 
To  exiled  pilgrims  grace  imparts ; 

My  native  land,  farewell  ! 


6  I  go,  it  is  my  Master's  call. 

He's  made  my  duty  plain; 
No  danger  can  the  heart  appall 

When  Jesus  stoops  to  reign. 
And  now  the  vessel's  side  we've  made. 

The  sails  their  bosoms  swell, 
Thy  beauties  in  the  distance  fade; 

My  native  land  farewell ! 


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HYMN  221.      (8's,  7's  &  4.) 

Yes,  my  native  land  I  love  thee, 
All  thy  scenes,  I  love  them  well ; 

Friends,  connections,  happy  country, 
Can  I  bid  you  all  farewell? 
Can  I  leave  thee. 

Far  in  distant  lands  to  dwell  ? 

2  Home!  thy  joys  are  passing  lovely, 

Joys  no  stranger  heart  can  tell ; 
Happy  home  !  'tis  sure  I  love  thee, 

Can  I,  can  I  say  farewell  ? 
Can  I  leave  thee. 
Far  in  distant  lands  to  dwell? 

3  Holy  scenes  of  joy  and  gladness 

Every  fond  emotion  swell ; 
Can  I  banish  heartfelt  sadness. 

While  I  bid  my  home  farewell  ? 
Can  I  leave  thee. 
Far  in  distant  lands  to  dwell  ? 

4  Yes,  I  hasten  from  you  gladly, 

From  the  scenes  I  love  so  well, 

Far  away,  ye  billows,  bear  me, 

Lovely,  native  land,  farewell ! 

Pleased  I  leave  thee, 

Far  in  distant  lands  to  dwell. 
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5  In  the  deserts  let  me  labor. 

On  the  mountains  let  me  tell 
How  He  died,  the  blessed  Savior, 

To  redeem  a  world  from  hell. 
Let  me  hasten, 
Far  in  distant  lands  to  dwell.  ■ 

6  Bear  me  on,  thou  restless  ocean, 

Let  the  winds  my  canvass  swell  ; 
Heaves  my  heart  with  warm  emotion, 

While  I  go  far  hence  to  dwell. 
Glad  I  bid  thee. 
Native  land,  farewell,  farewell ! 

HYMN  222.     (L.M.) 

1  Farewell,  my  kind  and  faithful  friend, 

The  partner  of  my  early  youth. 
While  from  my  home  my  steps  I  bend. 
To  warn  mankind  and  teach  the  truth. 

2  How  oft,  in  silent  evening  mild, 

I  to  some  lovely  place  repair, 
Thy  love  and  kindness  call  to  mind. 
And  lift  my  voice  in  humble  prayer. 

3  O  Lord,  extend  Thine  arms  of  love 

Around  the  partner  of  my  heart. 
For  Thou  hast  spoken  from  above, 
And  called  me  from  my  all  to  part. 


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4  Preserve  her  soul  in  perfect  peace, 

From  sickness,  sorrow,  grief  and  pain, 
Until  our  pilgrimage  shall  cease, 
And  we  on  Zion's  hill  shall  reign. 

5  How  gladly  would  my  soul  retire. 

With  thee  to  spend  a  peaceful  life 
In  some  sequestered,  humble  vale. 
Far  from  the  scenes  of  noise  and  strife. 

6  Where  men  should  grieve  our  souls  no  more^ 

Nor  rage  of  sin  disturb  our  peace; 
Our  troubles,  toils  and  sorrows  o'er 
Their  lies  and  persecution  cease. 

HYMN  223.     (L.M.) 

1  Behold  !  the  harvest  wide  extends. 

The  fields  are  white  o'er  all  the  plain, 
The  tares  in  bundles  must  be  bound, 
While  we  with  care  secure  the  grain. 

Shall  we  repine  when  Jesus  calls, 
Or  count  it  sacrifice  we  make, 

To  spend  our  lives  as  pilgrims  here, 
Or  lose  them  for  the  Gospel  sake 


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3  When  Jesus  Christ  has  done  the  same, 

Without  a  place  to  lay  His  head; 
A  pilgrim  on  the  earth  He  came, 
Until  for  us  His  blood  was  shed. 

4  Shall  we  behold  the  nations  doomed 

To  sword  and  famine,  blood  and  fire, 
Yet  not  the  least  exertion  make. 
But  from  the  scene  in  peace  retire? 

5  No;  while  His  love  for  me  extends, 

The  pattern  makes  my  duty  plain; 
I'll  sound  to  earth's  remotest  ends, 
His  Gospel  to  the  sons  of  men. 

6  Farewell,  my  kind  and  faithful  friend, 

Until  we  meet  on  earth  again. 
For  soon  our  pilgrimage  shall  end. 
And  the  Messiah  come  to  reign. 

HYMN  224.   (12's  &  ll's.) 

1  Adieu  to  the  city  where  long  I  have  wan- 
dered 
To  tell  them  of  judgments  and  warn  them 
to  flee; 

How  often  in  sorrow  their  woes  I  have  pon- 
dered ! 
Perhaps  in  affliction  they'll  think  upon  me. 


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2  With  tears  of  compassion,  in  silence  retir- 
ing, [expiring, 
The    last    ray    of   hope   for  your   safety 
A  feeling  of  pity  this  bosom  inspiring, 

Sing  this  lamentation, and  think  upon  me. 
How  often  at  evening  your  halls  have  re- 
sounded 
With  th'  pure  testimony  of  Jesus  so  free, 
While  the  meek  were  rejoicing,  the  proud 
were  confounded,  [upon  me. 

The  poor  had  the  Gospel;  they'll  think 

4  When  empires  shall  tremble  at  Israel's  re- 

turning. 
And  earth  shall  be  cleansed  by  the  spirit 

of  burning. 
When  proud  men  shall  perish,  and  priests 

with  their  learning, 
Sing  this  lamentation, and  think  upon  me. 

5  When  th'  Union  is  severed,  and  liberty's 

blessings,  [free. 

Withheld  from  the  sons  of  Columbia,  once 
When  bloodshed  and  war  and  famine  dis- 
tress them,  [me. 
Remember  the  warning,  and  think  upon 

6  When  this  mighty  city  shall  crumble  to  ruin, 

And  sink  as  a  millstone,  the  merchants 
undoing, 


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The  ransomed  the  highway  of  Zion  pursuing, 
Sing  this  lamentation,  and  think  upon  me. 

HYMN  225.    (8's,  7's  &  4.) 

1  Come,  thou  glorious  day  of  promise, 

Come  and  spread  thy  cheerful  ray. 
When  the  scattered  sheep  of  Israel 
Shall  no  longer  go  astray; 

When  hosannas. 
With  united  voice  they'll  cry. 

2  Lord,  how  long  wilt  Thou  be  angry? 

Shall  Thy  wrath  forever  burn? 
Rise,  redeem  Thine  ancient  people, 
Their  transgressions  from  them  turn. 

King  of  Israel, 
Come  and  set  Thy  people  free. 

3  O,  that  soon  Thou  wouldst  to  Jacob 

Thy  enlivening  Spirit  send  ! 
Of  their  unbelief  and  mis'ry 
Make,  O  Lord,  a  speedy  end. 

Lord,  Messiah ! 
Prince  of  Peace  o'er  Israel  reign. 

HYMN  226.    (L.M.) 

1  Farewell,  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 
To  whom  we  oft  have  preached  the  word. 


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May  you  improve  the  wisdom  given, 
And  lead  ten  thousand  souls  to  heaven. 

2  Farewell,  ye  Saints  of  Latter  days, 

With  whom  we've  met  in  prayer  and  praise, 
And  in  whose  hearts  the  truth  has  shone. 
By  which  we've  gathered  all  in  one. 

3  Fare vrell,  kind  friends,  whose  hearts  are  true, 
We  can  no  longer  stay  with  you; 

Arise,  the  voice  of  truth  obey, 
O  come  and  wash  your  sins  away. 

4  Farewell  to  all  whose  stubborn  will 
Binds  them  in  chains  of  darkness  still; 
Our  voice  no  longer  your  shall  hear. 
Till  Jesus  shall  in  clouds  appear. 

5  Then  you  shall  see  and  hear  and  know 
What  you  rejected  here  below; 
Though  you  may  sink  in  endless  pain, 
Yet  truth  eternal  will  remain. 

HYMN  227.     (6-7's.) 

1  When  shall  we  all  meet  again  ? 
When  shall  we  our  rest  obtain? 
When,  our  pilgrimage  be  o'er, 
Parting  sighs  be  known  no  more  ? 


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When  Mount  Zion  we  regain, 
There  we  all  may  meet  again. 

2  We  to  foreign  climes  repair, 
Truth's  the  message  which  we  bear, 
Truth  which  angels  oft  have  borne, 
Truth  to  comfort  those  who  mourn; 
Truth  eternal  will  remain, 

On  its  rock  we'll  meet  again. 

3  Now  the  bright  and  morning  star 
Spreads  its  glorious  light  afar. 
Kindles  up  the  rising  dawn 

Of  that  bright  Millennial  morn; 
When  the  Saints  shall  rise  and  reign. 
In  the  clouds  we'll  meet  again. 

4  When  the  sons  of  Israel  come, 
When  they  build  Jerusalem, 
When  the  house  of  God  is  reared, 
And  Messiah's  way  prepared; 

When  from  heaven  He  comes  to  reign, 
Then  we  all  may  meet  again. 

5  When  the  earth  is  cleansed  by  fire, 
When  the  wicked's  hopes  expire, 
When  in  cold  oblivion's  shade. 
Proud  oppressors  all  are  laid, 
Long  will  Zion's  mount  remain. 
There  we  all  may  meet  again. 


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HYMN  228.     (ll's.) 

1  To  leave  my  dear  friends  and  from  neighbors 

to  part, 
And  go  from  my  home,  gives  me  sorrow  of 

heart, 
"With    thoughts    of    absenting  myself  far 

away 
From  that  house  of  God  where  I've  chosen 

to  pray. 

2  But  Jesus  now  calls  me,  a  message  to  bear 
To  kingdoms  and  countries  and  islands  afar; 
His  presence  will  bless  me  and  be  with  me 

there, 
His  Spirit  inspire  me,  in  answer  to  prayer. 

3  Then  why  should  I  linger  with  fondest  de- 

sire 
O'er  home,  and  the  raptures  its  comforts  in- 
spire ? 
For  sweeter,  O  sweeter,  the  message  I  bear, 
To  comfort  themourner,in  answer  to  prayer. 

4  Dear  friends,  I  must  leave  you  and  bid  you 

adieu. 
And  pay  my  devotion  in  parts  to  me  new, 
';     And  still  I  remember  in  pilgrimage  there, 
The  joys  that  we  tasted  in  answer  to  prayer. 


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5  And  oft  when  the  day's  busy  bustle  will 

close, 
As  nature  lies  sleeping  in  silent  repose, 
To  some  lone  retreat  I  will  fondly  repair, 
Remember  my  kindred  and  pray  for  them 

there. 

HYMN  229.     (4-6's  &  2-8's.) 

1  When  time  shall  be  no  more, 

It  joys  and  sorrows  fled. 
When  all  its  cares  are  o'er, 

And  numbered  with  the  dead. 
Unveiled,  eternal  truth  shall  shine, 
In  its  own  image,  all  divine. 

2  The  Saints  in  robes  of  light 

Shall  walk  the  golden  street, 
Rejoice  in  Jesus'  sight 

And  worship  at  His  feet ; 
Shall  rule  on  thrones  eternally 
Endowed  with  might  and  majesty. 

3  O,  sinner,  wouldst  thou  stand 

In  that  blest  company  ? 
Obey  the  Lord's  command. 
And  from  thy  sins  be  free. 
I  shall  be  there  and  look  for  thee; 
Farewell !  till  then,  remember  me. 


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HYMN   230.     (P.M.) 

1  An  angel  came  down  from  the  mansions  of 

glory, 
And  told  that  a  record  was  hid  in  Cumorah, 
Containing  our  Savior's  glorious  Gospel, 
And  also  the  cov'nant  to  gather  His  people. 
O  Israel !  O  Israel !  in  all  your  abidings. 
Prepare  for  your  Lord,  when  you  hear 
these  glad  tidings. 

2  A  heavenly  treasure,  a  book  full  of  merit, 
It  speaks  from  the  dust  by  the  power  of  the 

Spirit; 
A  voice  from  the  Savior  that  Saints  can 

rely  on, 
'To  watch  for  the  day  when  he  brings  again 

Zion. 

O  Israel !  O  Israel !  etc. 

3  O  listen,  ye  isles,  and  give  ear  every  nation, 
For  great  things  await  you  in  this  gener- 
ation. 

The  kingdom  of  Jesus  in  Zion  shall  flourish. 
The  righteous  will  gather,  the  wicked  must 
perish. 
O  Israel !  O  Israel !  etc. 


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HYMN  231.     (7's  &  6's.) 

1  If  you  could  hie  to  Kolob, 

In  th'  twinkling  of  an  eye, 
And  then  continue  onward, 
With  that  same  speed  to  fly, 

2  Dye  think  that  you  could  ever. 

Through  all  eternity, 
Find  out  the  generation 
Where  Gods  began  to  be? 

3  Or  see  the  grand  beginning, 

Where  space  did  not  extend? 
Or  view  the  last  creation, 
Where  Gods  and  matter  end? 

4  Methinks  the  Spirit  whispers, 

"No  man  has  found  'pure  space. 
Nor  vacuum  yet  discovered 
Where  nothing  has  a  place. 

5  The  works  of  Gods  continue, 

And  world's  and  lives  abound ; 
Improvement  and  progression 
Have  one  eternal  round. 


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6  There  is  no  end  co  matter, 
There  is  no  end  to  space, 
There  is  no  end  to  spirit, 
There  is  no  end  to  race. 


7  There  is  no  end  to  virtue, 

There  is  no  end  to  might, 
There  is  no  end  to  wisdom. 
There  is  no  end  to  light. 

8  There  is  no  end  to  union. 

There  is  no  end  to  youth. 

There  is  no  end  to  priesthood 

There  is  no  end  to  truth. 

There  is  no  end  to  glory, 
There  is  no  end  to  love. 
There  is  no  end  to  being, 
There  is  no  death  above." 


HYMN  232.    (CM.) 

1  To  Him  who  rules  on  high, 
Whom  heavenly  hosts  adore. 
The  sovereign  Lord  of  earth  and  sky, 
Be  glory  evermore. 


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2  Let  Saints  their  voices  raise, 

His  wond'rous  love  to  sing, 
Conspire  with  one  accord  to  praise 
Their  Father  and  tlieir  King. 

3  Extol  the  wisdom  great 

That  framed  salvation's  scheme, 
Which  not  alone  could  man  create. 
But  fallen  man  redeem. 

4  Sing  of  the  glorious  time 

When  all  will  own  His  sway. 
And  sing  His  praise  in  song  sublime, 
In  realms  of  endless  day. 


HYMN  233.     (8's.) 

1  A  poor  wayfaring  man  of  grief 

Hath  often  crossed  me  on  the  way. 
Who  sued  so  humbly  for  relief 
That  I  could  never  answer,  Nay. 

2  I  had  not  power  to  ask  His  name. 
Whereto  He  went  or  whence  He  came. 
Yet  there  was  something  in  His  eye 
That  won  my  love,  I  knew  not  why. 


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3  Once,  when  my  scanty  meal  was  spread, 

He  entered,  not  a  word  He  spake; 
Just  perishing  for  want  of  bread, 
I  gave  Him  all,  He  blessed  it,  brake, 

4  And  ate,  but  gave  me  part  again  ; 
Mine  was  an  angel's  portion  then, 
For  while  I  fed  with  eager  haste, 

,    The  crust  was  manna  to  my  taste. 

5  I  spied  him  where  a  fountain  burst 

Clear  from  the  rock;  his  strength  was  gone. 
The  heedless  water  mocked  his  thirst. 
He  heard  it,  saw  it  hurrying  on. 

6  I  ran  and  raised  the  sufF'rer  up; 

Thrice  from  the  stream  he  drained  my  cup, 
Dipped,  and  returned  it  running  o'er  ; 
I  drank  and  never  thirsted  more. 

7  'Twas  night;  the  floods  were  out;  it  blew 

A  winter-hurricane  aloof ; 
I  heard  His  voice  abroad,  and  flew 
To  bid  Him  welcome  to  my  roof. 

8  I  warmed  and  clothed  and  cheered  my  guest, 
And  laid  Him  on  my  couch  to  rest, 

Then  made  the  earth  my  bed,  and  seemed 
In  Eden's  garden  while  I  dreamed. 


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9  Stript,  wounded,  beaten  nigh  to  death, 
I  found  Him  by  the  highway  side  ; 
I  roused  His  pulse,  brought  back  His  breath, 
Revived  His  spirit,  and  supplied 

10  Wine,  oil,  refreshment — He  was  healed  ; 
I  had  myself  a  wound  concealed. 

But  from  that  hour  forgot  the  smart. 
And  peace  bound  up  my  broken  heart. 

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11  In  prison  I  saw  Him  next,  condemned 

To  meet  a  traitor's  doom  at  morn  ; 
The  tide  of  lying  tongues  I  stemmed. 
And  honored  Him  'mid  shame  and  scorn, 

12  My  friendship's  utmost  zeal  to  try. 
He  asked  if  I  for  Him  would  die ; 

The  Hesh  was  weak,  my  blood  ran  chill, 
But  the  free  spirit  cried,  "I  will  !" 

13  Then  in  a  moment  to  my  view. 

The  stranger  darted  from  disguise  ; 
The  tokens  in  His  hands  1  knew. 
The  Savior  stood  before  mine  eyes. 

14  He  spake,  and  my  poor  name  He  named, 
"Of  Me  thou  hast  not  been  ashamed; 
These  deeds  shall  thy  memorial  be. 
Fear  not,  thou  didst  them  unto  Me." 


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HYMN  234.     (6's  &  7's,  D.) 

1  Come,  all  ye  sons  of  Zion, 

And  let  us  praise  the  Lord; 
His  ransomed  are  returning, 

According  to  His  word; 
In  sacred  songs  and  gladness 

They  walk  the  narrow  way, 
And  thank  the  Lord  who  brought  them 

To  see  the  latter  day. 

2  Come,  ye  dispersed  of  Judah, 

Join  in  the  theme  and  sing, 
With  harmony  unceasing, 

The  praises  of  our  King, 
Whose  arm  is  now  extended. 

On  which  the  world  may  gaze, 
To  gather  up  the  righteous 

In  these  the  latter  days. 

3  Rejoice,  rejoice,  O  Israel, 

And  let  your  joys  abound  ! 
The  voice  of  God  shall  reach  you 

Wherever  you  are  found. 
And  call  you  back  from  bondage, 

That  you  may  sing  His  praise 
In  Zion's  peaceful  valleys, 

In  these  the  latter  days. 

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'25H 

Then  gather  up  for  Zion, 

Ye  Saints  throughout  the  land, 
And  clear  the  way  before  you, 

As  God  shall  give  command. 
Though  wicked  men  and  devils 

Exert  their  power,  'tis  vain, 
Since  He  who  is  eternal 

Has  said  you  shall  obtain. 


HYMN  235.     (6-7's.) 


Earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  flowers. 
Air,  with  all  its  beams  and  showers. 
Heaven's  infinite  expanse, 
Sea's  resplendent  countenance, 
All  around  and  all  above 
Bear  this  record,  God  is  love. 

2  Sounds  among  the  vales  and  hills. 
In  the  woods  and  by  the  rills, 
Of  the  breeze  and  of  the  bird. 
By  the  gentle  murmur  stirred, 
Sacred  songs,  beneath,  above, 
Have  one  chorus,  God  is  love. 


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3  All  the  hopes  that  sweetly  start 
From  the  fountain  of  the  heart, 
All  the  bliss  that  ever  comes 
To  our  earthly  human  homes, 
All  the  voices  from  above 
Sweetly  whisper,  God  is  love. 

HYMN  236.     (8's,  7's  &  4.  ) 

1  Guide  us,  O  Thou  great  Jehovah, 

Guide  us  to  the  promised  land. 
We  are  weak,  but  Thou  art  able — 
Hold  us  with  Thy  powerful  hand. 

Holy  Spirit, 
Feed  us  till  the  Savior  comes. 

2  Open,  Jesus,  Zion's  fountains, 

Let  her  richest  blessings  come. 
Let  the  flery,  cloudy  pillar 
Guard  us  to  this  holy  home. 

Great  Redeemer, 
Bring,  O,  bring  the  welcome  day! 

3  When  the  earth  begins  to  tremble. 

Bid  our  fearful  thoughts  be  still ; 
When  Thy  judgments  spread  destruction, 
Keep  us  safe  on  Zion's  hill, 

Singing  anthems. 
Songs  of  glory  unto  Thee. 


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HYMN  237.    (ll's.) 

1  How   firm  a  foundation,  ye  Saints  of  the 

Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  His  excellent  word! 
What  more  can  He  say  than  to  you  He  hath 

said, 
You  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled? 

2  In  every  condition,  in  sickness,  in  health. 
In  poverty's  vale  or  abounding  in  wealth. 
At  home  or  abroad,  on  the  land  or  the  sea, 
As  thy  days  demand  it,  thy  succor  shall  be. 

3  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  O,  be  not  dis- 

mayed, [aid; 

For  I  am  Thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause 

thee  to  stand. 
Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

4  When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee 

to  go, 
The  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  thee  o'erflow, 
For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 


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5  When    through    fiery  trials    thy    pathway 

shall  lie, 
,    My  grace,  all  suflScient,  shall  be  thy  supply 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee,  I  only  design 
,     Thy  dross  to  consume  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

6  E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  ray  people  shall 

prove 
My  sov'reign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love; 
And   then,    when    gray    hairs    shall    their 

temples  adorn, 
Like  lambs  shall  they  still  in  my  bosom  be 

borne. 

7  The  soul  that  on    Jesus  hath  leaned    for 

repose 
I  will  not,  I  cannot  desert  to  His  foes  ; 
That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavor 

to  shake, 
I'll  never,  no  never,  no  never  forsake! 

HYMN  238.     (6,  6,  8,  D.) 

1      How  pleasant  'tis  to  see 
Kindred  and  friends  agree; 

Each  in  his  proper  station  move. 
And  each  fulfil  his  part. 
With  sympathizing  heart, 

In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love. 


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2  'Tis  like  the  ointment  shed 
On  Aaron's  sacred  head: 

Divinely  rich,  divinely  sweet. 

The  oil  through  all  the  room 

Diffused  a  choice  perfume, 
Ran  through  his  robes  and  blest  his  feet. 

3  Like  fruitful  showers  of  rain 
That  water  all  the  plain, 

Descending  from  surrounding  hills, 
Such  streams  of  pleasure  roll 
Through  every  friendly  soul, 

Where  love  like  heavenly  dew  distils. 

HYMN  239.     (6,  6,  8,  D.) 

How  pleased  and  blest  was  I 

To  hear  the  people  cry, 
"Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day;" 

Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal. 

We'll  haste  to  Zion's  hill, 
And  there  our  vows  and  honors  pay. 

Zion,  thrice  happy  place, 

Adorned  with  wondrous  grace, 
High  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee  round; 

In  thee  our  tribes  appear, 

To  praise  and  pray  and  hear 
The  sacred  Gospel's  joyful  sound. 


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There,  David's  greater  Son 

Has  fixed  His  royal  throne; 
He  sits  for  grace  and  judgment  there, 

He  bids  the  Saints  be  glad, 

He  makes  the  sinners  sad. 
And  humble  souls  rejoice  with  fear. 

May  peace  attend  thy  gates, 

While  joy  within  thee  waits, 
To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest! 

The  man  that  seeks  thy  peace, 

And  wishes  thine  increase, 
A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest. 

My  tongue  repeats  her  vows, 

"Peace  to  this  sacred  house! 
For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell; 

And  since  my  glorious  God 

Makes  thee  His  blest  abode, 
My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 


HYMN  240.     (L.M.) 

Know  this,  that  every  soul  is  free 
To  choose  his  life  and  what  he'll  be, 
For  this  eternal  truth  is  given; 
That  God  will  force  no  man  to  heaven. 


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2  He'll  call,  persuade,  direct  aright, 
And  bless  with  wisdom,  love  and  light; 
In  nameless  ways,  be  good  and  kind, 
But  never  force  the  human  mind. 

3  Freedom  and  reason  make  us  men. 
Take  these  away,  what  are  we  then? 
Mere  animals,  and  just  as  well 

The  beasts  may  think  of  heaven  or  hell. 

4  May  we  no  more  our  powers  abuse, 
But  ways  of  truth  and  goodness  choose; 
Our  God  is  pleased  when  we  improve 
His  grace,  and  seek  His  perfect  love. 

5  It  is  my  free  will  to  believe, 
'Tis  God's  free  will  me  to  receive. 
To  stubborn  willers  this  I'll  tell, 
'Tis  all  free  grace  and  all  free  will. 

6  Those  who  despise  grow  harder  still, 
If  they  adhere  He  turns  their  will. 
And  thus  despisers  sink  to  hell. 
While  those  who  heed  in  glory  dwell. 

7  But  if  we  take  the  downward  road. 
And  make  in  hell  our  last  abode. 
Our  God  is  clear,  and  we  shall  know 
We  plunged  ourselves  in  endless  woe. 


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HYMN  241.     (L.M.) 

1  The  great  and  glorious  Gospel  light 
Has  ushered  forth  into  my  sight, 
Which  in  my  soul  I  have  received, 
From  bondage  and  from  death  relieved. 

2  With  Saints  below  and  Saints  above 
I'll  join  to  praise  the  God  I  love, 
Like  Enoch,  too,  I  will  proclaim 

A  loud  hosanna  to  His  name. 

3  Hosanna !  let  the  echo  fly 

From  pole  to  pole,  from  sky  to  sky. 
And  Saints  and  angels  join  to  sing. 
Till  all  eternity  shall  ring. 

4  Hosanna!  let  the  voice  extend, 

Till  time  shall  cease  and  have  an  end, 
Till  all  the  throngs  of  heaven  above 
Shall  join  the  Saints  in  songs  of  love. 

5  Hosanna !  let  the  trump  of  God 
Proclaim  His  wonders  far  abroad, 
And  earth  and  air  and  skies  and  seas 
Conspire  to  sound  aloud  His  praise. 


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HYMN  242.     (L.iVE.) 

1  The  happy  day  has  rolled  on, 

The  truth  restored  is  now  made  known, 
The  promised  angel's  come  again 
To  introduce  Messiah's  reign. 

2  The  Gospel  trump  again  is  heard, 
The  truth  from  darkness  lias  appeared, 
The  lands  which  long  benighted  lay, 
Have  now  beheld  a  glorious  day. 

3  The  day  by  Prophets  long  foretold, 
The  day  which  Abram  did  behold, 
The  day  that  Saints  desired  so  long, 
When  God  His  strange  work  would  perform* 

4  The  day  when  Saints  again  shall  hear 
The  voice  of  Jesus  in  their  ear, 

And  angels,  who  above  do  reign. 
Come  down  to  converse  hold  with  men. 

HYMN  243.     (CM.) 

1  Come,  listen  to  a  Prophet's  voice. 
And  hear  the  word  of  God, 
And  in  the  way  of  truth  rejoice, 
And  sing  for  joy  aloud. 


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We've  found  the  way  the  Prophets  went, 

Who  lived  in  days  of  yore  ; 
Another  Prophet  now  is  sent, 

This  knowledge  to  restore. 

2  The  gloom  of  sullen  darkness,  spread 

Through  earth's  extended  space, 
Is  banished  by  our  living  Head, 
And  God  has  shown  His  face. 

3  Through  erring  schemes  in  days  now  past, 

The  world  has  gone  astray; 
Yet  Saints  of  God  have  found  at  last 
The  straight  and  narrow  way. 

4  'Tis  not  in  man  they  put  their  trust. 

Or  on  his  arm  rely, 
Full  well  assured,  all  are  accursed. 
Who  Jesus  Christ  deny. 

5  The  Savior  to  His  people  saith. 

Let  all  my  words  obey. 
And  signs  shall  follow  living  faith, 
Down  to  the  latest  day. 

6  The  sick  on  whom  the  oil  is  poured, 

And  hands  in  meekness  laid. 

Are  by  the  power  of  God  restored, 

Through  faith,  as  Jesus  said. 


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7  No  more  in  slavish  fear  we  mourn, 

Nor  yoke  of  bondage  wear; 
No  more  beneath  delusion  groan, 
Nor  superstitious  fear. 

8  Of  every  dispensation  past, 

Of  every  promise  made, 
The  first  be  last,  the  last  be  first, 
The  living  and  the  dead. 

9  To  Zion's  mount  shall  saviors  come. 

Their  thousands  bring  to  rest, 
Who  through  the  great  Millennium, 
Shall  be  among  the  blest. 


HYMN  244.     (ll's  &  12's.) 

The  Spirit  of  God  like  a  fire  is  burning ! 

The  latter-day  glory  begins  to  come  forth. 
The  visions  and  blessings  of  old  are  return- 
ing, 

And  angels  are  coming  to  visit  the  earth. 

We'll  sing  and  we'll  shout  with  the  armies 
of  heaven, 

Hosanna,  hosanna  to  God  and  the  Lamb ! 
Let  glory  to  them  in  the  highest  be  given. 

Henceforth  and  forever;  Amen  and  Amen! 


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2  The  Lord  is  extending  the  Saints'  under. 

standing, 
Restoring  their  judges  and  all  as  at  first, 
The  knowledge  and  power  of  God  are  ex- 
panding, 
The  vail  o'er  the  earth  is  beginning  to  burst. 
We'll  sing  and  we'll  shout,  etc. 

3  We'll  call  in  our  solemn  assemblies  in  spirit, 

To  spread  forth  the  kingdom  of   heaven 
abroad, 
That  we  through  our  faith  may  begin  to  in- 
herit 
The  visions  and  blessings  and  glories  of  God. 
We'll  sing  and  we'll  shout,  etc. 

4  We'll  wash  and  be  washed,  and  with  oil  be 

anointed, 
Withal  not  omitting  the  washing  of  feet. 
For  he  that  receiveth  his  penny  appointed 
Must  suerly  be  clean  at  the  harvest  of  wheat. 
We  11  sing  and  we'll  shout, etc. 

5  Old  Israel,  that  fled  from  the  world  for  his 

freedom,  [amain. 

Must  come  with  the  cloud  and  the  pillar 

A  Moses  and  Aaron  and  Joshua  lead  him. 

And  feed  him  on  manna  from  heaven  again. 

We'll  sing  and  we'll  shout,  etc. 


6  How  blessed  the  day  when  the  lamb  and  the  ! 
lion  ; 

Shall  lie  down  together  without  any  ire, 
And  Ephraim  be  crowned  with  his  blessing 
in  Zion, 
As  Jesus  decends  with  His  chariots  of  fire! 

We'll  sing  and  we'll  shout  with  the  armies  of 
heaven, 
Hosanna,  hosanna  to  God  and  the  Lamb  ! 
Let  glory  to  them  in  the  highest  be  given. 
Henceforth  and  forever;  Amen,and  Amen! 


HYMN  245.      (ll's.) 


1  The  sun  that  declines  in  the  far  western  sky 
Has  rolled  o'er  our  heads  till  the  summer's 

gone  by, 
And  hushed  are  the  notes  of  the  warbles  of 
spring, 
That  in  the  green  bower  did  exultingly  sing. 


2  The  changes  for  autumn  already  appear, 
A  harvest  of  plenty  has  crowned  the  glad 
year, 


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While  soft  smiling  zephyrs  from  orchards 

and  bowers, 
Bring  odors  of  joy  from  the  fruit  and  the 

flowers. 

3  The  summer  of  youth  passes  swiftly  away, 
The  locks  of  our  temples  are  silvered  with 

gray; 
And    so    the    fair    landscape  and  flowery 

lawn, 
Though  loosing  their  beauty,  their  glory 

put  on. 

4  O,  when  the  sweet  summer  of  life  shall  have 

fled, 
Her  joys  and  her  sorrows  entombed  with 

the  dead, 
Then  may  we,  by  faith,  like  good  Enoch, 

arise. 
Be  crowned  with  the  just  in  the  midst  of 

the  skies; 

5  Descend  with  the  Savior  in  glory  profound, 
And  reign  in  perfection    when    Satan    is 

bound. 
While  love  and  sweet  union  together  shall 

blend, 
And  peace,  gentle  peace,  like  a  river  extend. 


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HYMN  246.     (L.M.) 

1  The  towers  of  Zion  soon  shall  rise 
Their  lofty  spires  toward  the  skies, 
Attract  the  gaze  and  wond'ring  eyes 

Of  all  that  worship,  gloriously. 

2  The  Saints  shall  see  their  cities  stand 
Upon  the  consecrated  land, 

And  Israel,  numerous  as  the  sand, 
Inherit  them  eternally. 

3  O  that  the  day  would  hasten  on. 
When  wickedness  shall  all  be  gone, 
And  Saints  and  angels  join  in  one, 

To  praise  the  Man  of  Holiness  ! 

4  Then  will  the  vail  of  heaven  rend, 
The  Son  Ah-Man  in  power  descend, 
A  vast  eternity  to  spend 

In  perfect  peace  and  righteousness. 

5  Exalt  the  name  of  Zion's  God,  I 
Praise  ye  His  name  in  songs  aloud,  ;| 
Proclaim  His  majesty  abroad, 

Ye  banner-bearing  messengers. 

6  Cry  to  the  nations  far  and  near, 
To  come  and  in  the  glory  share 
Which  on  Mount  Zion  will  appear. 

When  earth  shall  rest  from  wickedness. 


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HYMN  247.     (12's,  ll's  &  lO's.) 

1  There  is  now  a  feast  for  the  righteous  pre 
paring, 

The  good  of  this  world  all  the  Saints  shall 
be  sharing ; 

The  harvest  is  ripe,  and  the  reapers 
have  learned 

To  gather  the  wheat  that  the  tares  may  be 
burned. 

Come  to  the  supper,  come  to  the  supper. 

Come  to  the  supper  of  the  great  Bride- 
groom. 


2  Go  forth,   all    ye  servants,  go  visit   each 

nation, 

And  lift  up  your  voices  and  make  procla- 
mation, 

To  cease  from  all  evil  and  leave  off  all 
mirth 

The  Savior  is  coming  to  reign  on  the  earth. 
Come  to  the  supper,  etc. 

3  Go,  set  forth  the  judgments  to  come,  and 

the  sorrow. 
For  after  to-day,  O !  there  cometh  to-mor- 
row, 

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When   sinners,    ungodly,   rebellious     and 

proud, 
Shall  burn  like  the  stubble,  O !  cry  it  aloud. 
Come  to  the  supper,  etc. 

4  Go,  pass    throughout   Europe    and  Asia's 

dark  regions, 
To    China's    far    shores,    and    to    Africa's 

legions ; 
Proclaim   to  all  people,  as  you're  passing 

by, 
The  fig  trees  are  leafing,   the  summer  is 

nigh. 

Come  to  the  supper,  etc. 

5  Go,  call  on  the  great  men  of  fame  and  of 

power. 
The  king  on  his  throne  and  the  brave  in  his 

tower; 
Inform  them  all  kingdoms  must  fall  but 

the  one 
As  clear  as  the  moon  and  as  fair  as  the  sun. 
Come  to  the  supper,  etc. 

6  Go,  preach  on  the  continents,  then  on  the 

islands. 
To  Jews  and  to  Gentiles,  in  valleys  and 
highlands ; 


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Exclaim  to  old  Israel  in  every  land, 
Repent  ye !   the  kingdom    of    God    is    at 
hand. 

Come  to  the  supper,  etc. 

7  Go,   carry  glad   tidings,    that    none    need 

doubt  whether 

The  lamb  and  the  lion  shall  lie  down  together; 

The  venom  will  cease  when  the  devil  is 

bound,  [round. 

And  peace,  like  a  river,  extend  the  world 

Come  to  the  supper,  etc. 

8  Go,  publish  the  Gospel,  the  truth    of    the 

Savior;  [find  favor 

The    poor    and    the    meek    may   begin  to 
And   joy  in  their    coming  Redeemer  and 

Friend, 
For  lo!  He  is  with  you  henceforth  to  the  end. 
Come  to  the  supper,  etc. 

9  O  go  and  invite  them,  regardless  of  trouble. 
The  rich  and  the  learned,  the  wise  and  the 

noble. 
That  they  may  be  ready  when  Jesus  shall 

come. 
To  welcome  forever  the  holy  Bridegroom. 
Come  to  the  supper,  etc. 


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10  Go,  gather  the  willing,  and  push  them  to- 

gether, 
Yes,  push  them  to  Zion,  (the  Saints'  rest 

forever,) 
Where  all  that  the  heavens  and  earth  can 

afford 
Will  grace  the  first  marriage  and  feast  of 

the  Lord. 

Come  to  the  supper,  etc. 

11  Go,  welcome  His  people,  let  nothing  pre- 

clude you, 
Come,   Joseph  and   Simeon,  Reuben  and 

Judah, 
Come,  Napthali,  Issachar,  Levi  and  Dan, 
Gad,  Zebulon,  Asher,  and  come  Benjamin. 
Come  to  the  supper,  etc. 

12  Befaithfiiland  justtotheendofyourcalling 
Till  Babel  the  great  and  the  proud  shall  be 

fallen ! 
Return  then  and  take  the  just  servant's  re- 
ward; 
Sit  down  to  the  feast  of  the  house  of  the 

Lord, 
Come  to  the  supper,  come  to  the  supper, 
Come  to  the  supper  with  the  great  Bride- 
groom. 


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HYMN  248.    (P.M.) 

1  This  earth  was  once  a  garden  place, 

With  all  her  glories  common, 
And  men  did  live  a  holy  race. 
And  worship  Jesus  face  to  face, 
In  Adam-ondi-Ahman. 

2  We  read  that  Enoch  walked  with  God, 

Above  the  power  of  mammon, 
And  Zion  spread  herself  abroad. 
And  Saints  and  angels  sang  aloud, 

In  Adam-ondi-Ahman. 

3  Her  land  was  good  and  greatly  blest, 

Beyond  old  Israel's  Canaan, 
Her  fame  was  known  from  east  to  west. 
Her  peace  was  great,  and  pure  the  rest 

Of  Adam-ondi-Ahman. 

4  Hosanna  to  such  days  to  come. 

The  Savior's  second  coming, 
When  all  the  earth  in  glorious  bloom 
Affords  the  Saints  a  holy  home. 

Like  Adam-ondi-Ahman. 

HYMN  249.     (L.M.  or  6-8's.) 

1  Though  in  the  outward  Church  below 

The  wheat  and  tares  together  grow. 


278 

Ere  long  will  Jesus  weed  the  crop, 
And  pluck  the  tares  in  anger  up. 
For  soon  the  reaping  time  will  come, 
And  angels  shout  the  harvest  home. 

2  Will  it  relieve  their  horror  there 
To  recollect  their  stations  here— 
Howmuchtheyheard,howmuch  they  knew, 
How  much  among  the  wheat  they  grew? 

3  No;  this  will  aggravate  their  case, 
They  perish  under  means  of  grace, 
To  them  the  word  of  life  and  faith 
Became  an  instrument  of  death. 

4  We  seem  alike  when  here  we  meet, 
Strangers  may  think  we  all  are  wheat, 
But  to  the  Lord's  all  searching  eyes, 
Each  heart  appears  without  disguise, 

5  The  tares  are  spared  for  various  ends. 
Some  for  the  sake  of  praying  friends. 
Others,  tlie  Lord,  against  their  will, 
Employ,  His  counsels  to  fulfil. 

6  But  though  they  grow  so  tall  and  strong. 
His  plan  will  not  require  them  long; 

In  harvest,  when  He  saves  His  own, 
The  tares  shall  into  hell  be  thrown. 


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7  O  !  awful  thought,  and  is  it  so? 
Must  all  manliind  the  harvest  know? 
Is  ev'ry  man  a  wheat  or  tare? 
Me  for  that  harvest,  Lord,  prepare. 

H  YMN  250.     (12's  &  ll's  D. ) 
[  What  fair  one  is  this,  from  the  wilderness 
trav'ling, 
And  looking  for  Christ, the  beloved  of  her 
heart  ? 
O,  this  is  the  Church,  the  fair  bride  of  the 
Savior, 
Who  with  every  idol  is  willing  to  part; 
While  men  in  contention  are  constantly  howl 

And  Babylon's  bells  are  continually  tolling, 
From  now  all  the  craft  of  her  merchants  is 
failing, 
And  Jesus  is  coming  to  reign  on  the  earth. 

I  There  is  a  sweet  sound  in  the  Gospel  of 
heaven,  [stand; 

And  people  are  joyful  when  they  under- 
The  Saints  on  their  way  home  to  glory  are  even 
Determined  by  goodness  to  reach  the  blest 
land. 
Old  formal  professors  are  crying  "delusion," 
And  high-minded  hypocrites  say,  "'tis  con- 
fusion," 


280 

While  grace  is  poured  out  in  a  blessed  effu- 
sion, 
And  Saints  are  rejoicing  that  priestcraft 
must  fall. 

3  A  blessing!  a  blessing!  the  Savior  is  coming, 

As   prophets    and   pilgrims  of   old  have 
declared, 
And  Israel,  the  favored  of  God,  is  beginning 
To  come  to  the  feast  for  the  righteous 
prepared.  [ing, 

The  desert  has  fountains  continually  spring- 
The  heavenly  music  of  Zion  is  ringing, 
The  Saints  all  their  tithes  and  their  off' rings 
are  bringing. 
They  thus  prove  the  Lord  and  His  bless- 
ings receive. 

4  The  name  of  Jehovah  is  vp^orthy  of  praising. 

And  so  is  the  Savior  an  excellent  theme; 
The  Elders  of  Israel  a  standard  are  raising, 
And  calling  all  nations  to  come  to  the  same. 
These  Elders  go  forth  and  the  good  news 

are  telling, 
Their  words  find  a  place  in  the  hearts  of 

the  willing, 
And  thus  is  the  vision  of  Daniel  fulfilling, 
The  stone  of  the  mountain  will  soon  fill 
the  earth. 


281 
HYMN  251.      (8's.) 

1  When  Joseph  his  brethren  beheld 

Afflicted  and  trembling  with  fear, 
His  heart  with  compassion  was  filled, 
From  weeping  he  could  not  forbear. 

2  Awhile  his  behavior  was  rough, 

To  bring  their  past  sins  to  their  mind; 
But  when  they  were  humbled  enough. 
He  hastened  to  show  himself  kind. 


3  How  little  they  thought  it  was  he, 

Whom  they  had  ill-treated  and  sold  ! 
How  great  their  confusion  must  be, 
As  soon  as  his  name  he  had  told  ! 

4  "I'm  Joseph,  your  brother,"  he  said, 

•'And  still  to  my  heart  you  are  dear, 
You  sold  me  and  thought  I  was  dead, 
But  God,  for  your  sake,  sent  me  here." 

0  Though  greatly  distressed  before, 

When  charged  with  concealing  the  cup, 
They  now  are  confounded  much  more. 
Not  one  of  them  dared  to  look  up. 


282 

"Can  Joseph,  whom  we  would  have  slain, 

Forgive  us  the  evil  we  did  ? 
And  will  he  our  households  maintain  ? 
O,  this  is  a  brother  indeed  !" 


HYMN  252.    (L.M.) 


1  When  restless  on  my  bed  I  lie, 

Still  courting  sleep,  which  still  will  fly. 
Then  shall  reflection's  brighter  power 
Illume  the  lonely  midnight  hour. 

2  If  hushed  the  breeze  and  calm  the  tide, 
Soft  will  the  stream  of  mem'ry  glide. 
And  all  the  past,  a  gentle  train, 
Waked  by  remembrance,  live  again. 

3  If  loud  the  wind,  the  tempest  high 
And  darkness  wraps  the  sullen  sky, 
I  muse  on  life's  tempestuous  sea. 
And  sigh,  O  Lord,  to  come  to  Thee. 

4  Tossed  on  the  deep  and  swelling  wave, 
O,  mark  my  trembling  soul  and  save  ! 
Give  to  ray  view  that  harbor  near, 
Where  Thou  wilt  chase  each  grief  and  fear. 


283 
HYMN  253.    (CM.) 

1  Hark !  listen  to  the  trumpeters  ! 

They  sound  for  volunteers, 
On  Zion's  bright  and  flowery  mount 
Behold  the  officers. 

2  Their  horses  white,  their  armor  bright, 

With  courage  bold  they  stand, 
Enlisting  soldiers  for  their  King, 
To  march  to  Zion's  land. 

3  It  sets  my  heart  all  in  a  flame 

A  soldier  brave  to  be ; 
I  will  enlist,  gird  on  my  arms 
And  fight  for  liberty. 

4  We  want  no  cowards  in  our  bands. 

Who  will  our  colors  fly, 
We  call  for  valiant-hearted  men, 
Who're  not  afraid  to  die. 

5  To  see  our  armies  on  parade. 

How  martial  they  appear ! 
All  armed  and  dressed  in  uniform, 
They  look  like  men  of  war. 

6  They  follow  their  great  General, 

The  great  Eternal  Lamb; 
His  garments  stained  in  His  own  blood. 
King  Jesus  is  His  name. 


284 

7  The  trumpets  sound,  the  armies  shout, 

They  drive  the  hosts  of  hell, 
How  dreadful  is  our  God,  our  King, 
The  great  Emanuel. 

8  Sinners  enlist  with  Jesus  Christ, 

Th'  eternal  Son  of  God, 
And  march  with  us  to  Zion's  land, 
Beyond  the  swelling  flood. 

9  There  on  a  green  and  flowery  mount, 

Where  fruits  immortal  grow, 
With  angels  all  arrayed  in  white. 
We'll  our  Redeemer  know. 

10  We'll  shout  and  sing  for  evermore. 

In  that  eternal  world. 
While  Satan  and  his  army  too 
Shall  down  to  hell  be  hurled. 

11  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  soldiers  bold. 

Redemption  now  is  nigh; 
We  soon  shall  hear  the  trumpet  sound. 
That  shakes  the  earth  and  sky. 

12  In  fiery  chariots  we  shall  rise, 

And  leave  the  world  on  fire. 
And  all  surround  the  throne  of  love, 
And  join  the  heavenly  choir. 


285 
HYMN  254.     (P.M.) 

The   pure    testimony  poured  forth  in  the 
Spirit, 
Cuts  like  a  keen  two-edged  sword, 

And  hypocrites  now  are  most  sorely  tor- 
mented, 
Because  they're  condemned  by  the  word. 

The  pure  testimony  discovers  the  dross, 

While  wicked  professors  make  light  of  the 
cross. 

But  Babylon  trembles  for  fear  of  her  loss. 


2  Is  not  the  time  come  for  the  Church  to  be 
gathered 
Into  the  one  Spirit  of  God  ? 
Baptized  by  one  Spirit  into  the  one  body. 
Partaking  of  Christ's  flesh  and  blood  ? 
They  drink  in  one  spirit,  which  makes  them 

all  see 
The're  one  in  Christ  Jesus  wherever  they  be. 
The  Jew  and  the  Gentile,  the  bond  and  the 
free. 


Thenfblow  ye  the  trumpet  in  pure  testimony, 
And  let  the  world  hear  it  again! 


286 

O,  come  ye  from  Baby  Ion, Egypt  and  Sodom, 

And  make  your  way  over  the  plain, 
And  gird  on  your  armor,  ye  Saints  of    the 

Lord, 
For   Christ  will   direct  you   by  His    living 

word— 
The  pure  testimony  will  cut  like  a  sword. 

4  The  great  prince  of  darkness  is  must'ring 

his  forces  J 

To  make  you  his  captives  again,  I 

By  flatteries,  insults  or  vile  persecution. 

That  you  in  his  cause  may  remain. 
But  shun  his  temptations  wherever  they  lay, 
And  mind  not  his  servants  whatever  they 

say — 
The  pure  testimony  will  give  you  the  day. 

5  The  world  will  not  persecute  those  who  are 

like  them, 
But  hold  them  the  same  as  their  own; 
The  pure  testimony  cries  out,  separation, 

And  calls  you  your  lives  to  lay  down. 
Come  out  from  their  spirit,  and  practices  too, 
The  track  of  your  Savior  keep  still  in  your 

view — 
The  pure  testimony  will  cut  the  way  through. 


287 

A  battle  is  coming  between  the  two  king- 
doms, 
The  armies  are  gathering  round, 
The  pure  testimony  and  vile  persecution, 

Will  soon  in  close  battle  be  found. 
Then  wash  all  your  robes  in  the  Lamb's 

cleansing  blood. 
And  keep,  as  did  Jesus,  the  Spirit  of  God. 
By  pure  testimony  are  all  things  subdued. 


HYMN  255.     (L.M.) 

1  Afflicted  Saint,  to  Christ  draw  near. 
Thy  Savior's  gracious  promise  hear; 
His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee 

That  "as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

2  Let  not  thy  heart  despond  and  say, 
"How  shall  I  stand  the  trying  day  ?" 
He  has  engaged  by  firm  decree 

That  "as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

3  Should  persecution  rage  and  flame, 
Still  trust  in  thy  Redeemer's  name; 
In  fiery  trials  thou  shalt  see 

That  "as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

4  If  faith  be  weak  and  foes  be  strong:, 
And  if  the  conflict  should  be  long, 


288  . 

Thy  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  flee, 
For  "as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

5  When  called  to  bear  the  weighty  cross 
Of  sore  affliction  pain  or  loss. 

Or  deep  distress,  or  poverty, 

Still  "as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

6  When  ghastly  death  appears  in  view, 
Christ's  presence  shall  thy  fears  subdue; 
He  comes  thy  spirit  to  set  free, 

And  "as  thy  day,  thy  strength  shall  be." 

HYMN  256.  (6-7's.) 

1  Daniel's  wisdom  may  I  know, 
Stephen's  faith  and  patience  show, 
John's  divine  compassion  feel, 
Moses'  meekness,  Joshua's  zeal. 
Run  like  persevering  Paul, 

Win  the  prize  and  conquer  all. 

2  Mary's  love  may  I  possess, 
Lydia's  tender-heartedness, 
Peter's  ardent  spirit  feel, 
James'  faith  by  works  reveal; 
Like  young  Timothy  may  I 
Every  sinful  passion  fly. 


289 

3  Job's  submission  let  me  show, 
David's  true  devotion  know, 
Samuel's  call,  O  may  I  hear, 
Lazarus'  happy  portion  share; 
Let  Isaiah's  hallowed  fire 

All  my  new-born  soul  inspire. 

4  Mine  be  Jacob's  wrestling  prayer, 
Gideon's  valiant  steadfast  care, 
Joseph's  purity  impart, 

Isaac's  meditative  heart; 
Abram's  friendship  let  me  prove, 
Faithful  to  the  God  of  love. 


5  Most  of  all,  may  I  pursue 
That  example  Jesus  drew. 
In  my  life  and  conduct  show 
How  He  lived  and  walked  below; 
Day  by  day  through  grace  conferred, 
Imitate  my  dearest  Lord. 

6  Then  shall  I  these  worthies  meet, 
With  them  bow  at  Jesus'  feet, 
With  them  praise  the  God  of  love, 
With  them  share  the  joys  above, 
With  them  range  the  blissful  shore. 
Meet  them  all  to  part  no  more. 


290 
HYMN  257.     (L.M.) 

1  When  Joseph  saw  his  brethren  moved 

With  keenest  sorrow  and  distress, 
He  could  no  longer  hide  his  love, 
No  more  his  feelings  could  supress. 

2  The  mystery  he  did  unfold. 

Then  fell  upon  their  necks  in  tears — 
I  am  your  brother  whom  you  sold. 
Dismiss  your  doubts,  dispel  your  fears. 

3  'Twas  God  that  sent  me  by  command 

To  save  you  from  the  famine  sore,  j 

To  bring  you  into  Egypt's  land, 
Where  you  shall  never  hunger  more.       j 

4  What  mingled  feelings  seized  their  breasts 

Surprise  and  grief,  and  joy  and  love, 
And  shame  and  sorrow  and  distress,    . 
Alternate  did  their  feelings  move. 

5  Lo  !  this  a  vivid  type  shall  be 

Of  Joseph's  remnant  long  unknown; 
The  Gentiles  shall  their  glory  see, 
When  to  their  brethren  they  are  known. 


291 

6  A  curse,  a  by-word  they  have  been, 

Afflicted  by  the  Gentile  race, 
Despoiled  and  driven,  sold  and  slain, 
Or  brought  to  shame  and  deep  disgrace. 

7  But  lo  !  their  origin  revealed 

Brings  blessings  on  the  Gentile  world; 
Their  ancient  records  long  concealed, 
Are,  like  a  banner,  now  unfurled. 

HYMN  258.    (CM.) 

1  Ye  wond'ring  nations,  now  give  ear 

Unto  the  angel's  cry, 
For  lo  !  from  heaven  he  does  appear, 
To  bring  salvation  nigh. 

2  He  brought  the  ancient  records  forth. 

Unloosed  the  mighty  seal; 
His  glory  soon  shall  fill  the  earth. 
And  wondrous  things  reveal. 

3  The  things  of  worth  in  ages  gone, 

Its  pages  clear  unfold. 
And  things  to  come,  now  rolling  on. 
The  wise  may  well  behold. 

4  Its  opening  wonders  burst  to  view, 

All  glorious  and  sublime. 
Point  out  the  path  that  men  pursue, 
Down  to  the  end  of  time. 


292 

The  meek  and  humble  shall  rejoice, 
The  wise  shall  understand; 

AH  Israel  now  shall  know  His  voice, 
And  gather  to  their  land. 


HYMN  259.     (CM.) 

1  I  saw  a  mighty  angel  fly, 

To  earth  he  bent  his  way, 
A  message  bearing  from  on  high, 
To  cheer  the  sons  of  day. 

2  Truth  is  the  tidings  which  he  bears, 

The  Gospel's  joyful  sound. 
To  calm  our  doubts,  to  chase  our  fears. 
And  make  our  joys  abound. 

3  He  cries,  and  with  a  mighty  voice, 

Ye  nations,  lend  an  ear. 
And  isles  and  continents  rejoice, 
The  great  Redeemer's  near  ! 


4 


4  He  cries,  let  every  tongue  attend. 
And  thrones  and  empires  all  ! 
Fear  God,  and  make  the  Lord  your  friend, 
The  King,  the  Lord  of  all  ! 


293 

5  Fear  God,  and  worship  Him  who  made 
The  heavens,  earth  and  sea! 
Fear  Him  on  whom  your  sins  were  laid. 
Who  died  to  make  you  free! 


HYMN  260.    (8's,  7's  &  i.) 

1  Go,  ye  messengers  of  glory, 

Run,  ye  legates  of  the  skies, 
Go  and  tell  the  pleasing  story, 
That  a  glorious  angel  flies, 

Great  and  mighty, 
With  a  message  from  the  skies. 

2  Go  to  every  tribe  and  nation, 

Visit  every  land  and  clime, 
Sound  to  all  the  proclamation, 
Tell  to  all  the  truth  sublime: 

That  the  Gospel 
Does  in  ancient  glor}'  shine. 

3  Go  !  to  all  the  Gospel  carry, 

Let  the  joyful  news  abound; 
Go  !  till  every  nation  hear  ye, 
Jew  and  Gentile  hear  the  sound 

Let  the  Gospel, 
Echo  all  the  earth  around. 


294 

Bearing  seed  of  heavenly  virtue, 

Scatter  it  o'er  all  the  earth  ; 
Go  !  Jehovah  will  support  you, 
Gather  all  the  sheaves  of  worth, 

Then,  with  Jesus, 
Reign  in  glory  on  the  earth. 

•    HYMN  261.    (4-6's  &  2-8's.) 

All  hail  the  glorious  day. 

By  Prophets  long  foretold, 

When,  with  harmonious  lay, 

The  sheep  of  Israel's  fold 

OnZion's  hill  his  praise  proclaim. 

And  shout  hosanna  to  His  name. 

When  Israel  from  afar 

And  Judah  scattered  wide 
Shall  to  their  land  repair. 
And  there  in  peace  abide, 
Directed  by  Jehovah's  hand, 
Shall  dwell  in  peace  in  Zion's  land. 

From  Zion's  heavenly  mount 

Shall  healing  waters  flow. 
And  near  this  holy  fount 
Will  trees  immortal  grow, 
Whose  heavenly  balm  the  kingdoms  feel 
Whose  leaves  will  all  the  nations  heal. 


•295 

Jerusalem  shall  be 

Our  great  Redeemer's  throne, 
O'er  all  the  earth  and  sea, 
His  glory  be  made  known. 
And  nations,  kings  Messiah  greet, 
And  lay  their  honors  at  his  feet. 

5      Strike,  strike  the  golden  lyre, 
And  ye.  His  angels,  sing, 
Let  joy  your  bosoms  fire. 
And  heaven  with  glory  ring; 
From  earth,  and  air,  and  sea,  and  skies, 
Let  our  Redeemer's  praise  arise. 

HYMN  262.     (L.M. 

1  The  glorious  plan  which  God  has  given, 
To  bring  a  ruined  world  to  heaven, 
Was  framed  in  Christ  by  the  new  birth. 
Was  sealed  in  heaven,  was  sealed  on  earth. 

2  As  in  the  heavens  they  all  agree. 
The  record's  given  there  by  Three, 
On  earth  three  witnesses  are  given, 
To  lead  the  sons  of  earth  to  heaven. 

3  Jehovah,  God  the  Father's  one. 
Another,  His  Eternal  Son, 

The  Spirit  does  with  them  agree. 
The  witnesses  in  heaven  are  three. 


296 

Nor  are  we  in  the  second  birth, 
Left  without  witnesses  on  earth, 
To  grope,  as  in  eternal  night, 
About  the  way  to  endless  light. 


5  Buried  beneath  the  liquid  wave. 
To  know  the  Spirit's  power  to  save, 
And  feel  the  virtue  of  His  blood, 
Are  witnesses  ordained  of  God. 


6  In  heaven  they  all  agree  in  One, 
The  Father,  Spirit  and  the  Son, 
On  earth  these  witnesses  agree: 
The  water,  blood,  and  Spirit  three. 


One  great  connecting  link  is  given 
Between  the  sons  of  earth  and  heaven: 
The  Spirit  seals  us  hear  on  earth, 
In  heaven  records  our  second  birth. 


8  If  we  on  earth  possess  these  three. 
Mysterious,  saving  unity, 
The  Book  of  Life  will  record  bear. 
Our  names  are  surely  written  there. 


^ 


297 
HYMN  263.     (8's  &  7's.) 

1  Truth  reflects  upon  our  senses, 

Gospel  jight  reveals  to  some, 
If    there  still  should  be  offenses, 
Woe  to  them  by  whom  they  come. 

2  Judge  not,  that  you  be  not  judged, 

Was  the  counsel  Jesus  gave, 
Measure  given,  large  or  grudged. 
Just  the  same  you  must  receive. 

3  Jesus  said,  be  meek  and  lowly. 

For  'tis  high  to  be  a  judge; 
If  I  would  be  pure  and  holy, 
I  must  love  without  a  grudge. 

4  It  requires  a  constant  labor, 

All  His  precepts  to  obey; 

If  I  truly  love  my  neighbor, 

I  am  in  the  narrow  way. 

5  Once  I  said  unto  another, 

In  thine  eye  there  is  a  mote, 

If  thou  art  a  friendly  brother. 

Hold,  and  let  me  pull  it  out. 


298 

6  But  I  could  not  see  it  fairly, 

For  my  sight  was  very  dim, 
When  I  came  to  search  more  clearly, 
In  mine  eye  there  was  a  beam. 

7  If  I  love  my  brother  dearer, 

And  his  mote  I  would  erase. 
Then  the  light  should  shine  the  clearer^ 
For  the  eye's  a  tender  place. 

8  Others  I  have  oft  reproved, 

For  an  object  like  a  mote. 
Now  I  wish  this  beam  removed, 

0  !  that  tears  would  wash  it  out. 

9  Charity  and  love  are  healing, 

These  will  give  the  clearest  sight; 
When  I  saw  my  brother's  failing, 

1  was  not  exactly  right. 

10  Now  I'll  take  no  farther  trouble, 

Jesus'  love  is  all  my  theme. 
Little  motes  are  but  a  bubble, 
When  I  think  upon  the  beam. 

HYMN  264.     (S-T's  &  4.) 

1  Stars  of  morning,  shout  for  joy, 
Sing  redemption's  mystery, 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  cry, 

And  praise  the  Lamb  ! 


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2  Ethiopia,  stretch  thy  hand; 
Come,  ye  tribes  of  every  land, 
Countless  as  the  ocean's  sand, 

To  praise  the  Lamb. 

3  Bend  thy  bow  and  come,  good  Lord, 
Send  Thy  Spirit  with  Thy  word, 

Be  Thy  saving  work  restored. 
Thou  bleeding  Lamb. 

4  My  believing  spirit  till, 
Faith  demands,  it  is  Thy  will, 
All  things  now  are  possible, 

It  shall  be  done. 

5  'Thus  may  we  each  moment  feel, 

Love  Him,  serve  Him,  praise  Him  still, 
Till  we  meet  on  Zion's  hill. 
To  praise  the  Lamb. 

6  Savior,  let  Thy  kingdom  come. 
Now  the  man  of  sin  consume. 
Bring  the  blest  Millennium, 

Exalted  Lamb  ! 

HYMN  265.     (ll's.) 

1  Let  Judah  rejoice  in  this  glorious  news. 
The  sound  of  glad  tidings  will  soon  reach 
the  Jews. 


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And  save  them  far,  far  from  oppression  and 

fear, 
Deliv'rance  proclaim  to  their  sons  far  and 

near. 

2  Lon^,   long  thou  hast  wandered  an  exile 

forlorn, 
And  all  that  have  seen  thee  have  laughed 

thee  to  scorn, 
Thou  nought  but  affliction  and  sorrov^  hast 
seen  [been. 

Heartrending  and  cheerless  thy  pathway  has 

3  In  vain 'midst  the  nations  for  friends  didst  j 

thou  seek,  [thou  wast  weak, 

They  robbed  thee  and  spoiled  thee  because 
No  bosom  has  pitied,  no  friend  has  been  near, 
Thy  woe-stricken  spirit,  to  comfort  and  cheer. 

4  But  thy  days  of   mourning  are  near  at  an 

end, 
Messiah  will  come, thy  Redeemer  and  friend, 
To  cheer  thee,and  bless  thee,and  dry  up  thy 

tears,  [fears. 

And  calm  thy  sad  bosom,  and  chase  all  thy 

o  Messiah,  the  hope  of  all  Israel  will  come. 
To  lead  thee  from  islands  and  continents 
home. 


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Whom  thou  hast  rejected,  thy  Savior  shall 

be ;  [free. 

He'll  strike  off  thy  fetters,  and  bid  thee  be 

6  Thou  shalt  from  affliction  forever  be  free, 
The  sons  of  oppressors  shall  bow  dow^n  to 

thee;  [Jew, 

Ten  men  shall  take  hold  of  the  skirt  of  the 
And  say,  "We  will  go,  for  Jehovah's  with 
you." 

7  Old  Israel  shall  come  from  his  place    of 

retreat 
And  worship  Messiah  and  bow  at  his  feet; 
And  Abraham's  seed  from  the  nations  shall 

come 
And  find  in  the  land  of  their  fathers  a  home. 

8  As  once  the  Red  Sea  was  dried  up  by  the 

rod,  [God; 

So  thou  shalt  again   see  the  power  of  thy 
Thy  Moses  shall  speak,and  the  waters  shall 

flow, 
Thy  tribes  shall  in  glory  on  dry  land  pass 

through. 

9  Again  thou  shalt  plant,  and  inhabit,   and 

eat, 
Thy  soul  shall  be  fed  on  the  finest  of  wheat; 


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In  beautiful  valleys  thyherds  shall  lie  down,  ' 
And  thou  on  the  earth  be  a  plant  of  renown. 

10  Thy  olive  shall  flourish,  thy  fig  tree  shall 

grow,  [shall  flow^ 

With  wine,  milk  and  honey  thy  mountain^ 

Beneath  the  fig  trees,  in  their  cool  spreading 

shade, 
Thou  shalt  worship  God,   and  none  make 
thee  afraid. 

llMesiah  will  come,  and  His  right  will  main- 
tain, 
Over  thee  and  all  nations,  in  majesty  reign; 
Thou  shalt  with  His  presence  forever  be 

blest. 
From  pain  and  from  sorrow  eternally  rest. 


HYMN  266.     (L.  M.) 

1  When  earth  in  bondage  long  had  lain, 
And  darkness  o'er  the  nations  reigned. 
And  all  man's  precepts  proved  in  vain, 
A  perfect  system  to  obtain, 

2  A  voice  resounded  from  on  high. 
Hark,  hark  !  it  is  the  angel's  cry, 


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Descending  from  the  throne  of  light, 
His  garments  shining  clear  and  white. 

3  He  comes  to  show  the  Gospel  plan 
In  fulness  to  benighted  man  ; 

Lo  !  from  Ciimorah's  lonely  hill, 
There  comes  a  record  of    God's  will. 

4  Translated  by  the  power  of  God, 
His  voice  bears  record  to  his  word; 
Again  an  angel  did  appear, 

As  witnesses  do  record  bear, 

5  Restored  the  Priesthood,  long  since  lost. 
In  truth  and  power  as  at  the  first; 

Thus  men,  commissioned  from  on  high, 
Came  forth  and  did  repentance  cry, 

6  Baptizing  those  who  did  believe. 
That  they  the  Spirit  might  receive, 
In  fulness,  as  in  days  of  old. 

And  have  one  Shepherd  and  one  fold. 

HYMN  267.     (L.M.) 

1  Ye  Gentile  nations,  cease  your  strife.. 
And  listen  to  the  words  of  life; 
Turn  from  your  sins  with  one  accord. 
Prepare  to  meet  your  coming  Lord. 


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2  Let  Judali's  remnants,  far  and  near, 
The  glorious  proclamation  hear; 
For  Israel  and  the  Gentiles,  too, 
The  way  to  Zion  shall  pursue. 

3  Their  voices  and  their  tongues  employ 
In  songs  of  everlasting  joy. 

The  mountains  and  the  hills  rejoice. 
Let  all  creation  hear  His  voice. 

4  From  north  to  south,  from  east  to  west, 
In  Thee  all  nations  shall  be  blest. 
When  Abram  and  his  seed  shall  stand, 
Unnumbered  on  the  promised  land. 


HYMN  268.     (L.M.) 

1  The  solid  rocks  were  rent  in  twain, 
When  Christ  the  Lamb  of  God  was  slain; 
The  sun  in  darkness  vailed  his  face. 

The  mountains  moved,  and  left  their  place. 

2  The  whole  creation  groaned  in  pain. 
Till  the  Messiah  rose  again.  ' 
Then  nature  ceased  her  dreadful  groan. 
The  sun  unveiled  his  face  and  shone. 


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3  The  righteous  that  were  spared  alive, 
With  joy  and  wonder  did  believe, 
And  soon  together  they  convene, 
Conversing  on  the  things  they'd  seen, 

4  Which  had  been  given  for  a  sign, 
When  lo  I  they  heard  a  voice  divine, 
And  as  the  heavenly  voice  they  heard, 
The  Lord  of  glory  soon  appeared. 

5  With  joy  and  wonder,  ail  amazed. 
Upon  their  glorious  Lord  they  gazed, 
And  wist  not  what  the  vision  meant. 
But  thought  it  was  an  angel  sent, 

6  While  in  their  midst  He  smiling  stood, 
Proclaimed  Himself  the  Son  of  God, 
And  said,  "Come  forth  and  feel  and  see, 
That  you  may  witness  bear  of  me." 

7  And  when  they  all  had  looked  and  seen 
Where  once  the  nails  and  spear  had  been, 
Hosanna  !  rose  with  loud  acclaim, 

They  blessed  and  praised  His  holy  name. 

8  He  then  proceeded  to  make  plain 
His  Gospel  to  the  sons  of  men; 
The  prophecies  He  did  unfold. 

Yea,  things  that  were  in  days  of  old. 


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9  And  every  thing  that  should  transpire, 
Till  elements  should  melt  with  fire; 
Gave  them  commandments  to  record 
The  sayings  of  their  risen  Lord. 

10  That  generation  should  be  blest, 
And  with  Him  in  His  kingdom  rest. 
But  O  !  what  scenes  of  sorrow  rolled 
"When  He  the  future  did  unfold! 

11  Four  generations  should  not  pass, 
Until  they'd  turn  from  righteousness, 
The  Nephite  nation  be  destroyed. 
The  Lamanites  reject  His  word. 

12  The  Gospel  taken  from  their  midst, 
The  record  of  their  fathers  hid, 
They  dwindle  long  in  unbelief, 
And  ages  pass  without  relief. 


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13  Until  the  Gentiles  from  afar, 
Should  smite  them  in  a  dreadful  war. 
And  take  possession  of  their  land. 

And  they  should  have  no  power  to  stand. 

14  But  as  their  remnants  wander  far. 
In  darkness,  sorrow  and  despair, 

Lo  !  from  the  earth  their  record  comes 
To  gather  Israel  to  their  homes. 


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15  First  to  the  Gentiles  'tis  revealed; 
The  prophecy  must  be  fulfilled, 
That  they  may  know  and  understand 
His  Gospel,  and  no  more  contend. 

16  Hear,  O  ye  Gentiles!  and  repent! 
To  you  is  this  salvation  sent; 
God  to  the  Gentiles  lifts  his  hand 
To  gather  Israel  to  their  land. 

HYMN  269.   (U's  &  8's.) 

1  O,  who  has  not  searched  in  the  records  of 

old, 

And  read  of  the  last  scenes  of  woe  ? 
With  Mormon  were  left  tw^enty-four  to  be- 
hold 

Their  nation  lie  crumbling  below\ 

2  The  Nephites  destroyed,theLamanites  then 

Were  roaming  for  ages  unknowm, 
And  centuries  passed  till  the  Gentiles again^ 
Divided  their  lands  as  their  own. 

3  O,  who  has  not  seen,  on  the  wide  spreading 

plain, 

The  Lamanites  wander  forlorn. 
While  Gentiles  in  pride  and  oppression  ob- 
tain 

The  land  they  could  once  call  their  own? 


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4  And  who  that  believes  does  not  long  for  the 

hour 
When  sin  and  oppression  shall  cease, 
And  truth,  like  the  rainbow,  display  through 

the  shower, 
That  bright  written  promise  of  peace? 

5  O,  thou  sore  afflicted  and  sorrowful  race, 

The  days  of  thy  sorrow  shall  end! 
The  Lord  soon  will  shower  upon  you  His  ^ 
grace 
Once  promised  to  Abram  His  friend. 

6  The    stones  of  thy    cities    in  glory    shall 

stand, 
With  sapphires  all  shining  around; 
Thy  windows  of  agates,  in  this  blessed  land, 
Thy  gates  with  carbuncles  abound. 

7  With  songs  of  rejoicing  to  Zion  return, 

And  sorrow  and  sighing  shall  flee, 
The  powers  of  heaven  among  you  come  down 
And  Christ  in  the  centre  will  be. 

8  And  then  all  the  watchmen  shall  see  eye  to 

eye. 
The  Lord  bringing  Zion  again,  i 


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The  wolf  and  the  kid  down  together  shall 
lie; 
The  lion  shall  dwell  with  the  lamb. 

9  The  earth  shall  be  filled  with  the  knowledge 
of  God, 
And  nothing  shall  hurt  nor  destroy, 
And  these  are  the  tidings  we  have  to  pro-^ 
claim. 
Glad  tidings  abounding  with  joy. 


HYMN  270.    (L.M.) 

1  Hark  !  listen  to  the  gentle  strain, 
O'er  hill  and  valley,  grove  and  plain! 
It  echoes  from  the  heights  above 
The  voice  of  freedom,  peace  and  love. 

2  The  flowers  that  bloom  o'er  all  the  land 
In  harmony  and  order  stand, 

Nor  hatred,  pride,  nor  envy  know; 
In  freedom,  peace  and  love  they  grow. 

3  The  birds  their  numerous  notes  resound 
In  songs  of  praise  the  earth  around  ; 
Their  voices  and  their  tongues  employ 
In  songs  of  freedom,  love  and  joy. 


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4  And  then  behold  the  erystal  stream 
With  multitudes  of  iishes  teem; 

In  silent  joj'^  they  live  and  move 
In  freedom,  union,  peace  and  love. 

5  The  mountains  high,  the  rivers  clear. 
Where  heaven  sheds  the  dewy  tear. 
In  silence  or  with  gentle  roar. 

The  God  of  love  and  peace  adore. 

6  The  earth  and  air,  the  sea  and  sky, 
The  H0I3'  Spirit  from  on  high. 
And  angels  who  above  do  reign. 

Cry  "Peace  on  earth,  good  will  to  men. 

7  But  most  of  all,  a  Savior's  love 
Was  manifested  from  above; 
He  died,  and  rose  to  life  again, 

Our  freedom,  love  and  peace  to  gain, 

8  But  man,  vile  man,  alone  seems  lost. 
With  hatred,  pride  and  envy  tossed, 
His  hardened  soul  does  seldom  move 
In  freedom,  union,  peace  and  love. 

9  For  Him  let  all  creation  mourn. 
O'er  Him  did  Enoch's  bosom  yearn. 
Till  He  was  promised  from  above, 
A  day  of  freedom,  peace  and  love. 


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HYMN   271.     (L.M.) 

1  Another  day  has  fled  and  gone, 

The  sun  declines  in  western  skies, 
The  birds  retired  have  ceased  their  song, 
Let  ours,  in  pure  devotion  rise. 

2  The  moon  her  beauteous  course  resumes. 

And  sheds  her  light  o'er  land  and  sea; 
The  gentle  dews  in  soft  perfumes 
Fall  sweetly  over  herb  and  tree. 

3  While  here  in  meditation  sweet, 

Those  happy  hours  I  call  to  mind 
When  with  the  Saints  I  oft  did  meet, 
Our  hearts  in  pure  devotion  joined. 

4  Those  friends  afar  I  call  to  mind — 

When  shall  we  meet  again  below? 
Their  hearts  aff"ectionate  and  kind — 
How  did  they  soothe  my  grief  and  woe! 

5  As  flow 'rets  in  their  brightest  bloom. 

Are  withered  by  the  chilling  blast. 
So  man's  fond  hopes  are  like  a  dream— 
His  days,  how  fleet,how  swift  they  pass! 

6  But  why  this  melancholy  moan. 

Or  sigh  for  those  who  will  not  come? 
For  Israel  surely  will  return 
To  Zion  and  Jerusalem, 


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7  There  is  a  source  of  pure  delight, 

Which  ever  shall  support  my  heart; 
In  Zion's  land  revealed  to  sight, 
Where  Saints  will  meet,  no  more  to  part. 


HYMN  272.     (L.M.) 

1  How  fleet  the  precious  moments  roll! 

How  soon  the  harvest  will  be  o'er! 

The  watchmen  seek  their  filial  rest, 

And  lift  a  warning  voice  no  more! 

2  Another  year  has  rolled  away, 

And  taken  thousands  to  the  tomb; 
Its  sorrows  and  its  joys  are  fled. 
To  hasten  on  the  general  doom. 

3  The  moments  that  we  labor  here 

Are  passing  swiftly  on  the  wing, 
And  soon  the  leaves  and  tendrils  thrive, 
A  token  of  returning  spring. 

4  The  fulness  of  the  Gospel  shines 

With  glorious  and  resplendent  rays, 
While  earth  and  heaven  show  forth  their 
signs 
As  tokens  of  the  latter  days. 


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HYMN  273.     (L.M.) 

1  Ye  chosen  Twelve,  to  you  are  given 

The  keys  of  this  last  ministry, 
To  every  nation  under  heaven, 
From  land  to  land,  from  sea  to  sea. 

2  First  to  the  Gentiles  sound  the  news. 

Throughout  Columbia's  happy  land, 
And  then,  before  it  reach  the  Jews, 
Prepare  on  Europe's  shores  to  stand. 

3  Let  Europe's  towns  and  cities  hear 

The  Gospel  tidings,  angels  bring, 
Let  Gentile  nations  far  and  near 
Prepare  their  hearts  His  praise  to  sing. 

4  Both  Africa's  and  India's  plains 

Must  hear  the  tidings  as  they  roll. 
Where  darkness  rules  and  sorrow  reigns, 
And  tyranny  has  held  control. 

5  Give  ear,  ye  isles  in  every  zone. 

For  every  land  must  hear  the  sound  ! 
And  tongues  and  nations  long  unknown, 
Since  they  were  lost,  shall  soon  be  found. 

6  And  then  again  shall  Asia  hear. 

Where  angels  first  the  news  revealed. 
Eternity  the  record  bear. 
And  earth  a  joyful  tribute  yield. 


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7  The  nations  catch  the  pleasing  sound, 
And  Jew  and  Gentile  swell  the  strain, 
Hosanna  o'er  the  earth  resound— 
Messiah  then  will  come  to  reign. 


HYMN  274.    (CM.) 

1  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  scattered  Saints, 

Redemption  draweth  nigh; 
Our  Savior  hears  the  orphan's  plaints, 
The  widow's  mournful  cry. 

2  The  blood  of  those  who  have  been  slain 

For  vengeance  cries  aloud; 
Nor  shall  its  cries  ascend  in  vain 
For  vengeance  on  the  proud. 

3  The  signs  in  heaven  and  earth  appear. 

And  blood,  and  smoke,  and  fire; 
Men's  hearts  are  failing  them  for  fear. 
Redemption  draweth  nigher. 

4  Earthquakes  are  bellowing  'neath  the 

ground, 
And  tempests  through  the  air, 
The  trumpet's  blast,  with  fearful  sound, 
Proclaims  the  coming  war. 


5  The  Saints  are  scattered  to  and  fro 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad, 
The  Gospel  trump  again  to  blow, 
And  then  behold  their  God. 

6  Rejoice,  ye  servants  of  our  Lord, 

Who  to  the  end  endure, 
Rejoice,  for  great  is  your  reward, 
And  your  defence  is  sure. 

7  Although  this  body  should  be  slain, 

By  cruel,  wicked  hand, 
I'll  praise  my  God  in  higher  strain. 
And  on  Mount  Zion  stand. 

8  To  God  be  glory  !    Saints  rejoice. 

And  sigh  and  groan  no  more. 
But  listen  to  the  Spirit's  voice. 
Redemption's  at  the  door. 


HYMN  275.     (L.M.) 


1  Torn  from  our  friends  and  captive  led 
By  armed  legions,  bound  in  chains, 
That  peace  for  which  our  fathers  bled 
Is  gone,  and  dire  confusion  reigns. 


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2  Our  peaceful  Zion,  happy  home,  } 

Where  oft  we  joined  in  praise  and  prayer,| 

A  desolation  has  become,  ^ 

And  grief  and  sorrow  linger  there.  ; 

3  Her  virgins  sigh,  her  widows  mourn, 

Her  children  for  their  parents  weep. 
In  chains  her  Priests  and  Prophets  groan. 
While  some  in  death's  dark  shadow  sleep. 

4  Exultingly  her  savage  foes 

Now  ravage,  steal  and  plunder,  where 
A  virgin's  tears,  a  widow's  woes. 
Became  their  song  of  triumph  there. 

5  How  long,  O  Lord,  wilt  Thou  forsake 

The  Saints  who  tremble  at  Thy  word  ? 
Stretch  forth  Thy  arm,  O  Lord  !  Awake 
And  teach  the  nations  Thou  art  God. 

6  Descend  with  all  Thy  holy  throng. 

The  year  of  Thy  redeemed  bring  near, 
Haste,  haste  the  day  of  vengeance  on, 
B  d  Zion's  children  dry  their  tear. 

7  Deliver,  Lord,  Thy  captive  Saints, 

.    And  comfort  those  who,  suffering,  moan 
Bid  Zion  cease  her  dire  complaints, 
And  all  creation  no  more  to  groan. 


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HYMN  276.      (ll's.) 

1  This  morning  in  silence  I  ponder  and  mourn 
O'er  scenes  that  have  passed  and  will  no 

more  return; 
How  vast  is  the  labor,  the  trouble  and  fear, 
Of  hundreds  of  millions  who  toiled  through 

the  year. 

2  How  many  ten  thousands  were  slain  by 

their  foes,  [sad  woes; 

While  widows  and  orphans  bewailed  their 
Dire    pestilence,    famine  and  earthquakes 

appear,  ^past  year ! 

And  signs  in  the  heavens  throughout  the 

3  How  many  were  murdered  and  plundered 

and  robbed,  [mobbed ! 

How  many  forsaken  were  driven  and 
How  oft  have  the  heavens  bedewed  with 

a  tear. 
The  earth,  o'er  the  scenes  they  beheld  the 

past  year. 

4  But  now  has  appeared  o'er  the  land  of  the 

blest  [rest, 

The  first  beam  of  morning,  the  morning  of 

When,  cleansed  from  pollution,  the  earth 

shall  appear  .  [year. 

As    beautiful  Eden,  and  peace  crown  the 


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5  Then  welcome  the  new  year,  I  hail  with 

delight  [flight ! 

The  season  approaching  with  time's  rapid 
"While  each  fleeting  moment  brings  near 

and  more  near, 
The  day  long  foretold,  the  Millennial  year. 

6  I  praise  and  adore  the  eternal  I  Am  ; 
Hosanna,  hosanna,  to  God  and  the  Lamb  ! 
Who  order  the  seasons  that  glide  o'er  the 

sphere, 
And  crown  with  such  blessings  each  happy 
new  year. 


HYMN  277.    (ll's.) 

1  'Mid  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  com- 

plaints, 
How  sweet  to  my  soul  is  communion  with 

Saints, 
To  find  at  the  banquet  of  mercy  there's  room, 
And  feel,  in  the  presence  of  Jesus,  at  home. 

Home,  home,  sweet,  sweet  home ! 
Receive  me,  dear  Savior,  in  glory,  iny  home. 

2  Sweet  bonds,  that  unite  all  the  children  of 

peace,  [not  cease, 

And  thrice  precious  Jesus,  whose  love  can- 


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Though  oft  from  Thy  presence  in  sadness  I 

roam, 
I  long  to  behold  Thee  in  glory  at  home. 

3  I  sigh  from  this  body  of  sin  to  be  free, 
Which    hinders    my  joy  and    communion 

with  Thee;  [may  foam. 

Though  now  my  temptations  like  billows 
All,  all  will  be  peace  when  I'm  with  Thee 

at  home. 

4  While  here  in  this  valley  of  conflict  I  stay, 
O,  give  me  submission  and  strength  as  my 

day, 
In  all  my  afflictions  to  Thee  would  I  come. 
Rejoicing  in  hope  of  my  glorious  home. 

5  Whate'er  Thou   deniest,   O  give    me    Thy 

grace,  [Thy  face, 

The  Spirit's  sure  witness,  and  smiles  of 
Indulge  me  with  patience  to  wait  at  Thy 

throne,  [home. 

And  find,  even  now,  a  sweet  foretaste  of 

6  I  long,  dearest  Lord,   in  Thy  beauties  to 

shine. 
No  more  as  an  exile  in  sorrow  to  pine, 
And  in  Thy  fair  image  arise  from  the  tomb. 
With  glorified  millions  to  praise  Thee  at 

home. 


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HYMN  278.    (6-8's.) 

Down  by  the  river's  verdant  side, 

Low  by  the  solitary  tide, 

There,  while  the  peaceful  waters  slept. 

We  pensively  sat  down  and  wept. 

And  on  the  bending  willows  hung 

Our  silent  harps,  through  grief  unstrung. 

2  For  they  who  wasted  Zion's  bowers. 
And  laid  in  dust  her  ruined  towers, 
In  scorn  their  weary  slaves  desire 
To  strike  the  chords  of  Israel's  lyre, 
And  in  their  impious  ears  to  sing 
The  sacred  songs  to  Zion's  King. 

3  How  shall  we  tune  those  lofty  strains 
On  Babylon's  polluted  plains, 
When  low  in  ruin  on  the  earth 
Remains  the  place  that  gave  us  birth, 
And  stern  destruction's  iron  hand 
Still  sways  our  desolated  land  ! 

4  O,  never  shall  our  harps  awake. 
Laid  in  the  dust  for  Zion's  sake, 
Forever  on  the  willows  hung. 

Their  music  hushed,  their  chords  unstrung 

Lost  Zion  !  city  of  our  God, 

While  groaning  'neath  the  tyrant's  rod. 


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5  Still  mould'ring  lie  thy  levelled  walls, 
And  ruin  stalks  along  thy  halls, 
And  brooding  o'er  thy  ruined  towers, 
Such  desolation  sternly  lowers, 
That  when  we  muse  upon  thy  woe,  * 
The  gushing  tears  of  sorrow  flow  ! 

6  And  while  we  toil  through  wretched  life, 
And  drink  the  bitter  cup  of  strife, 
Until  we  yield  our  weary  breath, 

And  sleep,  released  from  woe,  in  death, 
Will  Zion  in  our  memory  stand — 
Our  lost,  our  ruined  native  land. 

HYMN  279.     (L.M.) 

1  O  Zion.  when  I  think  of  thee, 

I  long  for  pinions  like  the  dove, 
And  mourn  to  think  that  I  should  be, 
So  distant  from  the  land  I  love. 

2  A  captive  exile,  far  from  home, 

For  Zion's  sacred  walls  I  sigh, 
With  ransomed  kindred  there  to  come, 
And  see  Messiah  eye  to  eye. 

3  While  here,  I  walk  on  hostile  ground; 

The  few  that  I  can  call  my  friends 
Are,  like  myself,  in  fetters  bound. 
And  weariness  our  steps  attends. 


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4  But  yet  we  hope  to  see  the  clay- 

When  Zion's  children  shall  return, 
When  all  our  grief  shall  flee  away, 
And  we  again  no  more  shall  mourn. 

5  The  thoughts  that  such  a  day  will  come, 

Makes  e'en  the  exile's  portion  sweet; 
Though  now  we  wander  far  from  home, 
In  Zion  soon  we  all  shall  meet. 


HYMN  280.      (6-11's.) 

1  Children  of  Zion,  awake  from  your  sadness, 

For  soon  all  your  foes  shall  oppress  you 
no  more; 
Bright  o'er  your  hills  shines  the  day-star  of 
gladness. 
Arise  !  for  the  night  of  your   sorrow  is 
o'er; 
Children  of   Zion,  awake   from  your    sad- 
ness, 
For  soon  all  your  foes  will  oppress  you  no 
more  ! 

2  Strong  are  your  foes,  but  His  arm  will  sub- 

due them, 
And  scatter  their  armies  to  regions  afar; 


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Then  they  will  flee  from  the  scourge  that 
pursues  them, 
For  vain  are  their  strength    and    their 
chariots  of  war. 
Children  of  Zion,  awake  from  your  sadness, 
For  soon  all  your  foes  shall  oppress  you 
no  more. 

1  Children  of  Zion,  His  power  will  save  you, 
O,  loudly  extol  it  o'er  land  and  o'er  sea; 
Shout !  for  the  foe  will  be  slain  that  en- 
slaved you, 
Oppressions  shall  vaaish,  and  Zion  be  free. 
Children  of  Zion,  awake  from  your  sadness, 
For  soon  all  your  foes  shall  oppress  you 
no  more. 

HYMN  281.     (L.M.) 

1  I  have  no  home,  where  shall  I  go  ? 
While  I  am  left  to  weep  below. 

My  heart  is  pained,  my  friends  are  gone, 
And  here  I'm  left  on  earth  to  mourn. 

2  I  see  my  people  lying  round. 

All  lifeless  here  upon  the  ground, 
Young  men  and  maidens  in  their  gore. 
Which  does  increase  my  sorrows  more. 


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3  My  father  looked  upon  this  scene 
And  in  his  writings  has  made  plain 
How  every  Nephite's  heart  did  fear 
When  he  beheld  his  foe  draw  near. 

4  With  axe  and  bow  they  fell  upon 
Our  men  and  women,  sparing  none, 
And  left  them  prostrate  on  the  ground; 
Lo  !  here  they  now  are  bleeding,  round. 

5  Ten  thousand  that  were  led  by  me 
Lie  round  this  hill  called  Cumorah; 
Their  spirits  from  their  bodies  fled, 
And  they  are  numbered  with  the  dead. 

6  Well  might  my  father,  in  despair, 
Cry,  All  ye  fair  ones,  once  how  fair, 
How  is  it  that  you've  fallen  ?  O ! 
My  soul  is  filled  with  pain  for  you. 

7  My  life  is  sought,  where  shall  I  flee  ? 
Lord,  take  me  home  to  dwell  with  Thee, 
Where  all  my  sorrows  will  be  o'er. 
And  I  shall  sigh  and  weep  no  more  ! 

8  Thus  sang  the  son  of  Mormon,  when 
He  gazed  upon  his  Nephite  men 
And  women,  too,  who  had  been  slain, 
And  left  to  moulder  on  the  plain. 


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HYMN  282.    "(ll's  &  lO's.  ) 

1  Praise  to  the  man  who  communed  with 
Jehovah! 
Jesus  anointed  "that  Prophet  and  Seer" — 
Blessed  to  open  the  last  dispensation; 
Kings  shall  extol  him  and  nations  revere. 


Hail  to  the  Prophet,  ascended  to  heaven! 
Traitors  and  tyrants    now    fight  him  in 
vain  ; 
Mingling  with  Gods,  he  can  plan  for  his 
brethren, 
Death  cannot  conquer  the  hero  again. 

2  Praise  to  his  memory,  he  died  as  a  martyr. 

Honored  and  blest  be  his  ever  great  name! 
Long  shall   his  blood,  which  was  shed  by 
assassins. 
Stain  Illinois,  while  the  earth  lauds  his 
fame. 

Hail  to  the  Prophet,  etc. 

3  Great  is  his  glory,  and  endless  his  Priest- 

hood, 
Ever  and  ever  the  keys  he  will  hold; 


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Faithful    and    true^    he    will    enter     his 
kingdom, 
Crowned  in  the  midst  of  the  Prophets  of 
old. 

Hail  to  the  Prophet,  etc. 

4  Sacrifice     brings    forth   the    blessings    of 
heaven; 
Earth  must  atone  for  the  blood  of  that 
man; 
Wake  up   the    world    for    the    conflict    of 
justice; 
Millions    shall    know    "brother  Joseph'' 
again. 

Hail  to  the  Prophet,  etc. 

HYMN  283.      (12's.) 

1  Come  to  me,  will  ye  come  to  the  Saints  that 

have  died. 
To    the    next,    better    world,    where    the 

righteous  reside. 
Where  the  angels  and  spirits  in  harmony  be, 
In  the  joys  of  a  vast  Paradise  ?    Come  to 

me. 

2  Come  to  me,  where  the  truth  and  the  virtues 

prevail, 
Where  the  union  exists,  and  the  years  never 
fail; 


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For  no  heart  can  conceive,  and  no  human 

eye  see 
What  the  Lord  has  prepared  for  the  just. 

Come  to  me. 

3  Come  to  me,  where  there  is  no  destruction 

nor  war,  [ajar; 

Neither  tyrants,  nor  mobbers,  nor  nations 
Where  the  system  is  perfect,  and  happiness. 

free, 
And  the  life  is  eternal  with  God.  Come  to  me.. 

4  Come  to  me;  will  ye  come  to  the  mansions 

above, 
Where  the  bliss  and  the  knowledge,  the 

light  and  the  love, 
And  the  glory  of  God  shall  eternally  be  ? 
Death,  the  wages  of  sin,  is  not  here.    Come 

to  me. 

'  5  Come  to  me;  here  are  Adam  and  Eve  at  the 

head  [the  dead; 

Of  a  multitude  quickened  and  raised  from 

'      Here's  the  knowledge  that  was,  or  that  is^ 

or  will  be,  me. 

J     In  the  gen'ral  assembly  of  worlds.  Come  to 

6  Come  to  me;  here  are  mysteries  man  hath 

I  not  seen,  [the  Queen, 

Here's  our  Father  in  heaven,  and  Mother, 


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Here  are  worlds  that  have  been,  and  the 

worlds  yet  to  be, 
Here's  eternity, endless;  Amen. Come  tome. 

7  Come   to  me,  all  ye  faithful    and  blest  of 

Nauvoo, 
Come,  ye  Twelve,  and  ye  High  Priests,  and 

Seventies,  too. 
Come,    ye    Elders,    and   all    of    the    great 

company. 
When  your  work  you  have  finished  on  earth, 

come  to  me. 

8  Come  to  me;  here's  the  future,  the  present 

and  past; 
Here  is  Alpha,    Omega,  the  first  and  the 

last; 
Sere's  the  "Fountain,"  the  "River  of  Life," 

and  the  "Tree  !  " 
Jlere's    your    Prophet    and    Seer,    Joseph 

Smith.    Come  to  me. 

HYMN  284.     (8's  &  9's.) 

1  The  Lord  imparted  from  above 

-  The  "Word  of  Wisdom"  for  our  blessing, 
But  shall  it  unto  many  prove 
A  gift  that  is  not  worth  possessing 


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2  Have  we  not  been  divinely  taught 

To  heed  its  voice  and  highly  prize  it  ? 
Then  who  shall  once  indulge  the  thought, 
It  can  be  better  to  despise  it? 

3  Has  self-denial  grown  a  task? 

Or  has  that  word  been  vainly  spoken  ? 
Or  why,  I  fain  would  humbly  ask, 
Why  is  that  word  so  often  broken? 

4  It  is  a  straight  and  narrow  way 

That  leads  to  the  celestial  city; 
That  high-taught  Saints  should  go  astray, 
Through  gentile  customs,  is  a  pity. 

6  O,  that  the  Saints  would  all  regard 

Each  gracious  word  that  God  has  given, 
And  prize  the  favor  of  the  Lord 
Above  all  things  beneath  the  heaven  ! 

HYMN  285.     (L.M.) 

1  Awake,  ye  Saints  of  God,  awake  ! 

Call  on  the  Lord  in  mighty  prayer. 
That  He  will  Zion's  bondage  break, 
And  bring  to  naught  the  fowler's  snare. 

2  He  will  regard  His  people's  cry. 

The  widow's  tear,  the  orphan's  moan; 

The  blood  of  those  that  slaughtered  lie, 

Pleads  not  in  vain  before  His  throne. 


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3  Though  Zion's  foes  have  counseled  deep, 

Although  they  bind  with  fetters  strong , 
The  God  of  Jacob  does  not  sleep; 
His  vengeance  will  not  slumber  long. 

4  Then  let  your  souls  be  stayed  on  God, 

A  glorious  scene  is  drawing  nigh; 
Though  tempests  gather  like  a  flood, 
The  storm,though  fierce,  will  soon  pass  by. 

5  With  constant  faith  and  fervent  prayer, 

With  deep  humility  of  soul, 
With  steadfast  mind  and  heart  prepare. 
To  see  th'  eternal  purpose  roll. 

6  Our  God  in  judgment  will  come  near. 

His  mighty  arm  He  will  make  bare. 
For  Zion's  sake  He  will  appear; 
Then  O,  ye  Saints,  awake,  prepare 

7  Awake  to  righteousness,  be  one. 

Or,  saith  the  Lord,  you  are  not  mine  ! 
Yea,  like  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Let  all  the  Saints  in  union  join. 

HYMN  286.     (CM.) 

1  The  glorious  Gospel  light  has  shone 
In  this  the  latter  day, 
With  such  intelligence,  that  none 
From  truth  need  turn  away. 


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2  Important  truths  which  had  been  sealed, 

And  from  the  world  kept  hid, 
The  Lord  has  to  His  Saints  revealed 
As  anciently  He  did; 

3  And  through  the  Priesthood,  now  restored, 

Again  prepared  the  way 
Through  which  the  dead  may  hear  His  word, 
And  all  its  truths  obey. 

4  ^s  Christ  to  spirits  went  to  preach 

Who  were  in  prison  laid, 
So  many  Saints  have  gone  to  teach 
The  Gospel  to  the  dead. 

5  And  we  for  them  can  be  baptized. 

Yes,  for  our  friends  most  dear. 
That  they  can  with  the  just  be  raised, 
When  Gabriel's  trump  they  hear. 

6  That  they  may  come  with  Christ  again        • 

When  He  to  earth  descends, 
A  thousand  years  with  Him  to  reign, 
And  with  their  earthly  friends. 

Now,  O  ye  Saints,  rejoice  to-day 

That  you  can  saviors  be. 
For  all  your  dead  who  will  obey 

The  Gospel  and  be  free. 


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Then  let  us  rise  without  restraint 

And  act  for  those  we  love, 
For  they  are  giving  their  consent, 

And  wait  for  us  to  move. 

HYMN  287.    (8's  &  7's.) 

1  Wake,  O  wake,  the  world  from  sleeping  ! 

Watchman,  watchman,  what's  the  hour  ? 
Hark  ye,  only  hear  him  saying, 
*Tis  the  last,  eleventh  hour  !  f» 

CHORUS. 

Let  the  true  born  sons  of  Zion 

Gather  in  from  lands  afar, 
To  the  royal  branch  of  Joseph, 

Israel's  glorious  morning  star. 

2  Lo  !  the  lion  leaves  his  thicket, 

Up,  ye  watchmen,  be  in  haste; 
,  The  destroyer  of  the  Gentiles 
•   Goes  to  lay  their  cities  waste. 

Let  the  true  born  sons,  etc. 

3  Bring  the  remnants  from  their  exile 

For  the  promise  is  to  them; 
Japhet's  time  to  rule  is  ended, 
He  must  leave  the  "tents  of  Shem." 

Let  the  true  born  sons,  etc. 


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4  Comfort  ye  the  house  of  Israel, 

They  are  pardoned,  gather  them; 
Hear  the  watchman's  proclamation: 
"Jews,  rebuild  Jerusalem  !  " 

Let  the  true  born  sons,  etc. 

5  Soon  the  Jews  will  know  their  error — 

How  they  killed  the  Holy  One; 
They  will  turn  and  shout  "Hosanna  ! 
This  is  The  Beloved  Son  !  " 

Let  the  true  born  sons,  etc. 

6  Sound  the  trumpet  with  the  tidings, 

Call  in  all  of  Abram's  seed, 
Though  the  Gentiles  may  reject  it, 
Christ  will  come  in  very  deed. 

Let  the  true  born  sons,  etc. 

HYMN  288.     (9's  &  8's. ) 

1  Ho,  ho,  for  the  Temple's  completed. 

The  Lord  hath  a  place  for  His  head; 
The  Priesthood  in  power  now  lightens 
The  way  of  the  living  and  dead ! 

2  See,  see,  'mid  the  world's  dreadful  splendor; 

Religions  and  folly  and  sword. 
The  "Mormons,"  the  diligent  "Mormons," 
Have  reared  up  this  house  to  the  Lord  ! 


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3  By  seeking  the  wisdom  of  Joseph 

Whose  blood  stains  the  honor  of  state, 
By  tithing  and  sacrifice  daily, 
The  poor  learn  the  way  to  be  great. 

4  Mark,  mark  (for  the  Gentiles  are  fearful). 

The  work  of  the  Lord  is  begun; 
Already,  this  monument  finished 
Is  counted  one  miracle  done. 

5  Gaze,  gaze  at  the  flight  of  the  righteous 

From  fire-showers  of  ruin  at  hand; 
Their    prayers    and    their     sufferings    are 
moving, 
Jehovah  to  sweep  off  the  land. 

6  Sing,  sing,  for  the  hour  of  redemption, 

The  day  for  the  poor  Saints'  reward, 
Is  coming,  and  richest  of  blessings, 
Are  showering  down  from  the  Lord. 

7  Watch,  watch,  for  the  blessing  of  Jesus, 

Is  richer  the  harder  'tis  gained. 
The  wonderful  chain  of  our  union 
Is  tightened  the  longer  'tis  strained. 

8  Shout,  shout,  for  the  armies  of  heaven 

Will  purify  earth  at  a  word,  [ful, 

The  "Twelve,"with  the  Saints  that  are  faith-  j 
Shall  enter  the  House  of  their  Lord  ! 


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HYMN  289.    (4-8's  &  lO's.) 

Weep,  weep  not  for  me,  Zion, 

Rejoice  and  sin^  ye  aloud, 
Pray,  pray  that  Judah's  fierce  lion 

May  quickly  descend  in  a  cloud. 
Haste,  haste;  O,  quickly  descend  in  a  cloud! 


2  He  wields  the  rod  of  His  power, 

And  lays  our  enemies  low  ; 
While  frowns  His  countenance  lower. 

They  sink  in  perdition  and  woe. 
Yes,  yes,  they  sink  to  perdition  and  woe. 


3  Long,    long,   dear  Saints,    we    have    wan- 

dered. 

Yet,  yet  we  will  not  complain. 
Though  oft  our  all  has  been  plundered, 

The  loss  is  our  infinite  gain. 
Yes,  yes,  the  loss  is  our  infinite  gain. 

4  Cease,  cease  your  sighing  and  weeping. 

Mourn,  mourn  not,  neither  repine, 
Now  I'm  in  heaven's  blest  keeping. 

With  Jesus  I  ever  shall  shine. 
Yes,  yes,  with  Jesus  I  ever  shall  shine. 


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5  Mobs,  mobs,  of  all  you've  bereft  me, 

Home,  friends,  and  pleasures  so  sweet, 
Now,  from  your  power  I'm  set  free. 

And  you  and  I  never  shall  meet. 
No,  no;  you  and  I  never  shall  meet. 

6  Go,  go  ye  wretches  who've  slain  me; 

Now,  now  your  power  is  o'er; 
Though  in  the  tomb  they  have  laid  me, 

I'm  resting  on  Zion's  bright  shore. 
Yes,  yes,  I'm  resting  on  Zion's  bright  shore. 

7  Weep,  weep  not,  Zion's  fair  maidens; 

Brave  sons,  weep,  weep  not  for  me; 
Crowned  now,  with  glory  I'm  laden. 

Now  happy  I  ever  shall  be. 
Yes,  yes,  now  happy  I  ever  shall  be. 

8  Sad,  sad  was  that  hour  of  parting, 

Then,  then  fell  many  a  tear; 
Soon  you'll  be  over  the  smarting. 

And  meet  with  the  holy  ones  here. 
Haste,haste,to  meet  with  the  holy  ones  here. 

9  Heaves,  heaves  each  bosom  with  sorrow, 

Anguish,  how  fervent  the  pain  ! 
Soon,  soon  will  come  the  blest  morrow. 

When  you  will  see  Joseph  again. 
Yes,  yes,  then  you  will  see  Joseph  again. 


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D      Then,  then  how  happy  the  meeting  ! 

Joy,  joy,  each  bosom  will  fill ! 

Joseph  and  Hyrum  then  greeting, 

On  Zion's  thrice  sanctified  hill. 

Yes,  yes,  on  Zion's  thrice  sanctified  hill. 

HYMN  290.     (P.M.) 

The  Seer,  the  Seer,  Joseph  the  Seer  ! 
I'll  sing  of  the  Prophet  ever  dear; 
His  equal  now  cannot  be  found. 
By  searching  the  wide  world  around. 
With  Gods  he  soared  in  the  realms  of  day, 
And  men  he  taught  the  heavenly  way. 
The  earthly  Seer  !  the  heavenly  Seer  ! 
I  love  to  dwell  on  his  memory  dear; 
The  chosen  of  God  and  the  friend  of  man, 
He  brought  the  Priesthood  back  again; 
He  gazed  on  the  past,  and  the  present  too. 
And  opened  the  heavenly  world  to  view. 


2  Of  noble  seed,  of  heavenly  birth, 
He  came  to  bless  the  sons  of  earth; 
With  keys  by  the  Almighty  given. 
He  opened  the  full  rich  stores  of  heaven; 
O'er  the  world  that  was  wrapt  in  sable  night, 
Like  the  sun,  he  spread  his  golden  light; 


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He  strove,  O,  how  he  strove  to  stay 
The  stream  of  crime  in  its  reckless  way  ! 
With  a  mighty  m^ind  and  a  noble  aim, 
He  urged  the  wayward  to  reclaim; 
'Mid  the  foaming  billows  of  angry  strife, 
He  stood  at  the  helm  of  the  ship  of  life. 

3  The  Saints,  the  Saints,  his  only  pride, 
For  them  he  lived,  for  them  he  died  ! 
Their  joys  were  his,  their  sorrows  too, 
He  loved  the  Saints,  he  loved  Nauvoo. 
Unchanged  in  death,  with  a  Savior's  love 
He  pleads  their  cause  in  the  courts  above. 
The  Seer,  the  Seer  !  Joseph  the  Seer  ! 
O,  how  I  love  his  memory  dear  ! 
The  just  and  wise,  the  pure  and  free, 
A  father  he  was  and  is  to  me. 
Let  fiends  now  rage  in  their  dark  hour- 
No  matter,  he  is  beyond  their  power. 

i    He's  free!  he's  free  !  the  Prophet's  free  ! 
He  is  where  he  ever  more  will  be, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  mobs  and  strife. 
He  rests  unharmed  in  endless  life. 
His  home's  in  the  sky,  he  dwells  with  the 

Gods, 
Far  from  the  furious  rage  of  mobs. 
He  died  !  he  died  for  those  he  loved, 
He  reigns,  he  reigns  in  the  realms  above. 


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He  waits  with  the  just  who  have  gone  before, 
To  welcome  the  Saints  to  Zion's  shore. 
Shout,  shout,  ye  Saints;  this  boon  is  given: 
We'll  meet  our  martyr'd  Seer  in  heaven. 

HYMN  291.     (CM.) 

1  When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 

My  rising  soul  surveys. 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love  and  praise. 

2  O,  how  shall  words  with  equal  warmth, 

The  gratitude  declare, 
That  grows  within  my  ravished  heart ! 
But  Thou  canst  read  it  there. 

3  Thy  providence  my  life  sustained. 

Thou  didst  my  wants  supply. 
Before  I  drew  my  earliest  breath. 
And  through  my  infancy. 

4  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries 

Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear. 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learned 
To  form  themselves  in  prayer. 

5  Unnumbered  comforts  to  my  soul 

Thy  tender  care  bestowed, 


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Before  my  infant  heart  conceived 
From  whom  those  comforts  flowed. 

6  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth 

With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm  unseen  conveyed  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

7  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils  and  death. 

It  gently  cleared  my  way. 
And  through  the  pleasing  snares  of  vice, 
More  to  be  feared  than  they. 

PART  SECOND. 

8  When  worn  by  sickness,  oft  hast  Thou, 

With  health  renewed  my  face, 
And,  when  in  sin  and  sorrow  sunk, 
Revived  my  soul  with  grace. 

6  Thy  bounteous  hand  with  worldly  bliss 
Has  made  my  cup  run  o'er. 
And,  in  a  kind  and  faithful  friend, 
Has  doubled  all  my  store. 

10  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 
My  daily  thanks  employ. 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 


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11  Through  every  period,  of  my  life 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue, 
And  after  death  in  distant  worlds 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

12  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 

Divide  their  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  O  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

13  Through  all  eternity,  to  Thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise. 

But  O,  eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

HYMN  292.     (T's  &  6's.) 


1  O,  stop  and  tell  me.  Red  Man, 

Who  are  you,  why  you  roam, 
And  how  you  get  your  living; 
Have  you  no  God,  no  home? 

2  With  stature  straight  and  portly. 

And  decked  in  native  pride, 
With  feathers,  paints  and  brooches. 
He  willingly  replied: 


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3  "I  ouce  was  pleasant  Ephraim, 

When  Jacob  for  me  prayed; 
But  O,  how  blessings  vanish, 
When  man  from  God  has  strayed  ! 

4  Before  your  nation  knew  us, 

Some  thousand  moons  ago, 
Our  fathers  fell  in  darkness, 
And  wandered  to  and  fro. 

5  And  long  they've  lived  by  hunting 

Instead  of  work  and  arts. 
And  so  our  race  has  dwindled 
To  idle  Indian  hearts. 

6  Yet  hope  within  us  lingers. 

As  if  the  Spirit  spoke, 
He'll  come  for  your  redemption. 
And  break  your  Gentile  yoke, 

7  And  all  your  captive  brothers 

From  every  clime  shall  come, 
And  quit  their  savage  customs. 
To  live  with  God  at  home. 

8  Then  joy  will  fill  our  bosoms, 

And  blessings  crown  our  days. 
To  live  in  pure  religion. 
And  sing  our  Maker's  praise." 


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HYMN  293.     (12's&irs.) 

1  The  time  is   far  spent,  there    is   little  re- 
maining 
To  publish  glad  tidings  by  sea  and  by  land, 
Then  hasten,  ye  heralds  !  go  forward  pro- 
claiming: 
Repent,  for  the  kingdom  of    God  is  at 
hand. 


2  Shrink  not  from  your  duty,   however  un- 
pleasant, 
But  follow  the  Savior,  your  pattern  and 
friend, 
Our  little  afflictions,though  painful  at  pres- 
ent. 
Ere  long,  with  the  righteous,  in  glory  will 
end. 


3  What  though,  if  the  favor  of  Ahman  pos- 
sessing. 
This  world's  bitter  hate  you  are  called  to 
endure. 
The  angels  are  waiting  to  crown  you  with 
blessings. 
Go  brethren !  be  faithful,  the  promise  is 
sure. 


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4  All,  all  things  are  known  to  the  mind  of 
Jehovah, 
There's  nothing  concealed  from  His  all- 
s     earching  eye. 
Then,  fear  not !  the  hairs  of  your  heads  are 
all  numbered, 
And  even  the  ravens  are  heard  w^hen  they 
cry. 


5  Be  fixed  in  your  purpose,  for   Satan    v^^ill 
try  you,  j 

The  w^eight  of  your  calling  he   perfectly  ! 
knows, 
Your  path  may  be  thorny,  but  Jesus  is  nigh 
you, 
His  arm  is  sufficient,  though  demons  op- 
pose. 


6  Press  on  to  the  mark  of  eternal  perfection, 
Determined  to  reap  the  celestial  reward. 
That  you  may  come  forth  in  the  first  resur- 
rection. 
And  feast  at  the  supper  of  Jesus,   the 
Lord. 


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k 
HYMN  294.     (13's.) 

1  Ye  who  are  called  to  labor  and  minister  for 

God, 
Blest  by  the  royal  Priesthood,  appointed  by 

His  word 
To  preach  among  the  nations  the  news  of 

Gospel  grace, 
And  publish  on  the  mountains,  salvation, 

truth  and  peace, 

2  O  let  not  vain  ambition  nor  worldly  glory 

stain 

Your  minds  so  pure  and  holy — acquit  your- 
selves like  men; 

While  lifting  up  your  voices  like  trumpets 
long  and  loud. 

Say  to  the  slumbering  nations,  "Prepare  to 
meet  your  God  ! " 

3  Then  cease  from  all  light  speeches,  light- 

mindedness  and  pride, 
Pray  always,   without  ceasing,  and  in  the 

truth  abide; 
The  Comforter  will  teach  you.  His  richest 

blessings  send. 
Your  Savior  will  be  with  you  always  unto 

the  end. 


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4  And    while    you    roam    as   pilgrims    and 

strangers  on  this  earth, 
O  do  not  be  discouraged,  with  songs  of  joy 

go  forth; 
Rejoice   in  tribulation,   for  your  reward  is 

sure, 
Remember  that  your  Savior  like  sorrows  did 

endure. 

5  Rich  blessings  do  await  you,  and  God  will 

give  you  faith, 
You    shall    be    crowned    with   glory    and 

triumph  over  death, 
And  soon  you'll  come  to  Zion,  and  bear  your 

many  sheaves, 
No  more  to  taste  of  sorrow,  but  glorious 

crowns  receive. 


HYMN  295.     (4-6's  &  2-8's,) 

L      All  hail,  the  new-born  year  ! 

Thrice  welcome  to  the  Saints, 
"Whose  coming  Lord  is  near. 
To  end  their  long  complaints. 
Sweet  hope,  still  perching  on  thy  wing, 
Anticipates  a  happier  spring. 


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When  life  shall  spring  anew, 
And  vegetation  bloom, 
And  flowers  of  varied  hue 
Will  spread  a  rich  perfume, 
While  happy  birds  fill  every  grove 
With  songs  of  joy  and  life  and  love. 

These  but  a  type  shall  be 

Of  glories  more  sublime; 
A  wondrous  jubilee 
Hangs  on  the  wings  of  time, 
Near  and  more  near  redemption  comes. 
Near  and  more  near,  the  sinner's  doom. 

Come,  tune  your  harps  anew, 

And  join  in  hymns  of  praise 
To  Him  whose  power  we  view 
In  these  eventful  days! 
Whose  arm  shall  make  the  nations  yield, 
Shall  conquer  death,  and  win  the  field. 

All  hail  the  glorious  King 

Of  righteousness  and  peace  ! 
Thy  promises  we  sing, 
And  hope  for  quick  release; 
Let  Zion  find  her  promised  rest. 
And  nations  in  her  courts  be  blest. 


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HYMN  296.     (L.M.D.) 

O,  give  me  back  my  Prophet  dear, 

And  Patriarch,  O  give  them  back, 
The  Saints  of  Latter-days  to  cheer, 

And  lead  them  in  the  Gospel  track! 
But  O,  they're  gone  from  my  embrace, 

From  earthly  scenes  their  spirits  fled, 
Tvt^o  of  the  best  of  Adam's  race. 

Now  lie  entombed  among  the  dead. 

2  Ye  men  of  wisdom,  tell  me  why — 

No  guilt,  no  crime  in  them  were  found — 
Why  now  their  blood  doth  loudly  cry 

From  prison  walls  and  Carthage  ground? 
Your  tongues  are  mute,  but  pray  attend. 

The  secret  I  will  now  relate, 
Why  those  whom  God  to  earth  did  lend, 

Have  met  the  suffering  martyrs'  fate. 

3  It  is  because  they  strove  to  gain. 

Beyond  the  grave,  a  heaven  of  blis«. 
Because  they  made  the  Gospel  plain 

And  led  the  Saints  in  righteousness; 
It  is  because  God  called  them  forth, 

And  led  them  by  His  own  right  hand, 
Christ's  coming  to  proclaim  on  earth, 

And  gather  Israel  to  their  land. 


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4  It  is  because  the  priests  of  Baal 

Were  desperate,  their  craft  to  save, 
And  when  they  saw  it  doomed  to  fall, 

They  sent  the  Prophets  to  their  grave. 
Like  scenes  the  ancient  Prophets  saw, 

Like  these,  the  ancient  Prophets  fell, 
And,  till  the  resurrection  dawn, 

Prophet  and  Patriarch,  farewell. 

HYMN  297.     (7's  &  8's.) 

L  Beautiful  Zion  for  me  ! 

Down  in  the  valley  reclining; 
Memories  sacred  to  thee. 

Close  round  my  heart  are  entwining, 
Clasped  in  the  mountains  embrace. 

Safe  from  the  spoiler  for  ever, 
Chased  are  the  tears  from  thy  face, 

Joy  shall  depart  from  thee  never. 
When  from  thy  presence  I  roam, 

Midst  the  world's  grandeur,  I  see 
Nought  like  my  own  mountain  home" 

Beautiful  Zion  for  me  ! 

2  Beautiful  queen  of  the  west ! 

Reigning  o'er  mountain  and  valley; 
Hosts  of  the  purest  and  best, 

Under  thy  standard  shall  rally. 
Kobed  in  the  garments  of  peace. 

Virtue  the  crown  of  thy  glory. 


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God  shall  thy  kingdom  increase, 

Angels  delight  in  the  story. 
When  through  this  wide  world  I  roam, 

Nought  on  the  land  or  the  sea, 
Charms  like  "my  own  mountain  home," 

Beautiful  Zion  for  me  ! 


HYMN  298.     (C.M.D.) 

1  Should  solemn  cov'nants  be  forgot, 

Or  lightly  sway  the  mind? 
Should  "Mormons"  have  a  sinful  spot. 

That  Satan's  eye  can  find? 
Oh  no!  dear  Saints,  we  must  be  pure, 

And  ne'er  our  vows  forget; 
Temptation's  power  is  great,  'tis  sure, 

But  we  shall  conquer  yet. 

2  Should  Passion's  peace-destroying  flame 

Escape  from  Will's  strong  guard? 
Or  should  the  fiend  Impure  Desire 

Our  heav'nly  course  retard? 
Oh  no!  to  quench  tlie^rs^  we  will 

A  stream  of  patience  get; 
With  holy  love  the  other  kill, 

And  we  shall  conquer  yet. 

3  Should  Selfishness  pinch  up  the  heart, 

And  close  Compassion's  door? 
Or  whisper,  when  we  should  impart, 
"Remember  you  are  poor?" 


J 


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Oh  no!  the  cringing  elf  we'll  fight, 

The  deed  we'll  ne'er  regret; 
We  will  resist  with  all  our  might, 

And  we  shall  conquer  yet. 
4  Should  "Mormon"  hearts  be  filled  with  pride 

Or  e'er  rebellious  be? 
Should  they  the  Priesthood's  word  deride. 

Or  ever  disagree? 
Oh  no!  all  sin  we  will  oppose, 

Our  hearts  on  virtue  set; 
We'll  struggle  with  our  inward  foes, 

And  we  shall  conquer  yet! 

HYMN  298.     (ll's.) 

1  O  thou  who  hast  promised  in  love  to  receive 
The  children  of  those  who  in  Jesus  believe, 
Thy  Spirit  impart  and  our  blessings  bestow 
On  those,  to  thy  service  we  dedicate  now. 

2  Receive  them,  our  Father,  as  lambs  that 

were  lost. 
The  blood   of    Thy  Son  is  the  price    they 

have  cost. 
By  the  power  of  the  Priesthood  Thy  good 

ness  has  given, 
We  bless  them  as  Thine   in  the  Kingdom 

of  heaven. 

3  Let  mercy    surround    them,  Thou   Father 

adored, 


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To  do  the  commands  of  our  crucified  Lord, 
Thy  Spirit  forever  their  bosoms  inspire, 
And  seal    them    Thine    own     with    Thine 
unction  and  fire. 

4  May     they      to    Thy    glory  be   jewels  of 
worth, 
When  Jesus  shall  come  to  be  King  on  the 

earth, 
And  stand    in  their  lot,  with  the  sanctified 

crowned. 
When  all  shall  adore  Thee,   the  universe 
round. 

HYMN  299.     (P.M.) 
1  O!  wouldst  thou  from  bondage  and  strife 
be  free 
And  dwell  in  a  happier  clime? 
Then  away  o'er  the  breast  of  the  beautiful 

sea, 
The  storm  spirit's  breath  shall  be  gentle  o: 
thee, 

When  he  rides  in  his  wrath  sublime. 
Away,  though  the  threat'ning  billows  rise. 
And    the     thunder-browed   clouds    look 
down. 
Jehovah  controls  the  seas  and  the  skies. 
He  speaks,   and  the  death-laden  tempest 
dies,  I 

And  the  elements  cease  to  frown.  I 


1 


353 

2  Then  hasten  away  with  a  fearless  breast 

And  follow  the  course  of  the  sun; 
But  when  you  land  in  the  mighty  West, 
Oh!  tarry  not  there,  nor  pause  to  rest 

Till  the  prize  you  are  seeking  is  won; 
For  the  boasted  "Shrine  of  Liberty" 

JJolds  nought  but  her  tattered  dress. 
To  the  mountain  valleys  she's  had  to  flee; 
Her  home  is  there,  and  she  calls  on  thee 

To  come  through  the  wilderness! 

3  Then  on  to  the  plains  through  the  waving 

grass, 
Where  the  red  man  roams  in  his  pride; 
O'er  the  sandy  hill  and  the  rocky  pass. 
By  the  rushing  stream  and  the  crumbling 
mass, 
And  the   heights  which  Old  Time  have 
defied. 
Press  on  till  the  peaceful  valleys  lie 

At  your  feet,  in  their  loveliness, 
And  the  grand  old  mountains  rise  on  high, 
Pointing  above  to  the  cloudless  sky, 
Blue,  gentle  and  fathomless. 

4  Then  down  to  the  city,  spread  out  below, 

Where  the  glistening  steamlets  glide, 
Through  the  spacious    streets    where  the 
shade  trees  grow, 
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And  the    arbored  dwellings   and  orchards 
show 
Where  the  children  of  freedom  abide. 
Abundant  gifts  to  labor,  there, 

The  ransomed  wilderness  yields, 
And  the  sunbeams  smile,   with  a  beauty 

rare,  » 

In  the  smokeless  breath  of  the  mountain  air, 
And' shimmer  in  grassy  fields. 

Oh!  this  is  the  place   where  the  poor  may 
stand 
Unshackled  in  limb  or  soul, 
And  diligence    grasp,  in  its  strong,   right 

hand, 
The  wealth  it  has  wrung  from  the    toil- 
bought  land,  ^ 
Nor  yield  to  a  tyrant's  control.                    f 
Then  haste  to  the  valleys  of  Deseret, 

While  the  dying  world  goes  to  its  grave. 
There  the  stars  of  virtue  and  peace  have  met 
With  truth  and  liberty,  never  to  set. 
The  glory  and  light  of  the  brave! 

HYMN  300.    (8's  &  7s. 

1  Earthly  happiness  is  fleeting, 
Earthly  prospects  quickly  fade, 
Oft  the  heart,  with  pleasure  beating, 
Is  to  bitterness  betrayed ! 


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2  Scenes  of  sorrow  most  distressing, 

Scenes  that  fill  the  heart  with  pain. 
Often  yield  the  choicest  blessing — 
Present  loss  is  future  gain. 

3  In  the  darkest  dispensation, 

O,  remember  God  is  just; 
'Tis  the  richest  consolation 
In  His  faithfulness  to  trust. 

4  Let  the  heart  oppressed  with  sorrow, 

Let  the  bosom  filled  with  grief, 
Let  the  wounded  spirit  borrow 
From  His  promise  kind  relief. 

5  While  affliction's  surge  comes  o'er  you 

Look  beyond  the  roaring  wave. 
See  a  brighter  scene  before  you. 
Hail  the  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

0  Though  your  darling  child  is  taken 
From  your  bosom  to  the  urn, 
Soon  the  sleeping  dust  will  waken 
And  the  spirit  will  return. 

7  Yes,  again  we  will  behold  it, 
Fairer  than  the  morning  ray. 
In  your  arms  you  will  enfold  it, 
When  all  tears  are  wiped  away. 


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HYMN  301.   (ll's&lO's.) 

1  Hail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morn- 

ing, 
Joy  to  the  lands  that  in  darkness  have 
lain  ! 
Hushed  be  the  accents  of  sorrow  and  mourn- 
ing, 
Zion  in  triumph  begins  her  glad  reign. 

2  Hail  to  the  brightness  of  Zion's  glad  morn- 

ing, 
Long  by  the  Prophets  of  Israel  foretold  ! 
Hail  to  the  millions  from  bondage  return- 
ing ! 
Gentiles  and  Jews  the  glad  vision  behold.  I 

3  Lo  !  in  the  desert  the  rich  flowers  are  spring- 

ing, 
Streams  ever  copious  are  gliding  along. 
Loud  from  the    mountain-tops  echoes  are 

ringing, 
Wastes  rise  in  verdure  and  mingle  in 

song. 

4  Hark  !  from  all  lands,  from  the  isles  of  the 

ocean. 
Praise  to  Jehovah  ascending  on  high; 
Fallen  are  engines  of  war  and  commotion. 
Shouts  of  salvation  are  rending  the  sky. 


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HYMN  302.    (L.M.) 

■Thou  dost  not  weep,  to  weep  alone; 

The  broad  bereavement  seems  to  fall 
Unheeded  and  unfelt  by  none: 

He  was  beloved,  beloved  by  all. 

2  But  lo  !  what  joy  salutes  our  grief  ! 

Bright  rainbows  crown  the  tearful  gloom 
Hope,  hope  eternal,  brings  relief; 
Faith  sounds  a  triumph  o'er  the  tomb. 

3  It  soothes  our  sorrow,  says  to  thee. 

The  Lord  in  chastening  comes  to  bless: 
God  is  thy  God,  He  says  He'll  be 
A  father  to  the  fatherless. 

4  'Tis  well  with  the  departed  one; 

His  heaven-lit  lamp  was  shining  bright; 
And  when  his  mortal  day  went  down, 
His  spirit  fled  where  reigns  no  night. 

5  'Tis  meet  to  die  as  he  has  died; 

He  smiled  amid  death's  conquered  gloom. 
While  angels  waited  by  his  side, 
To  bear  a  kindred  spirit  home. 

6  Vain  are  the  trophies  wealth  can  give  ! 

His  memory  needs  no  sculptor's  art; 
He's  left  a  name— his  virtues  live, 
Graved  on  the  tablets  of  the  heart. 


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HYMN  303.     (CM.) 

1  Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 

Uttered  or  unexpressed; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  si^h, 

The  falling  of  a  tear, 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try; 
Prayer,  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath, 

The  Christian's  native  air; 
His  watchw^ord  at  the  gates  of  death; 
He  enters  heaven  with  prayer. 

5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  say,  "Behold,  he  prays  !" 

6  The  Saints  in  prayer  appear  as  one 

In  word  and  deed  and  mind. 
While  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 
Their  fellowship  they  find. 


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7  Nor  prayer  is  made  on  earth  alone; 

The  Holy  Spirit  pleads, 
And  Jesus  on  the  Father's  throne, 
For  sinners  intercedes. 

8  O  Thou  by  whom  we  come  to  God, 

The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way! 
The  path  of  prayer.  Thyself  hast  trod; 
Lord,  teach  us  how  to  pray. 

HYMN  304.     (ll's.) 

1  Ye  Elders  of  Israel,  come  join  now  with 

me. 
And  search  out  the    righteous,   wherever 

they  be, 
In  desert  or  mountain,  on  land  or  the  sea. 
And  bring  them  from  Babel  to  Zion  so  free. 


O  Babylon,  O  Babylon,  we  bid  thee 

farewell; 
We  go  to  the  mountains  of   Eph- 

raim  to  dwell. 

2  The  harvest  is  great  and  the  laborers  few, 
But  if  we're  united,  we  all  things  can  do; 


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We'll  gather  the  wheat  from  the  midst  of  the 

tares, 
And  bring  them  from  bondage, deep  sorrows 

and  snares. 

O  Babylon,  etc. 

3  We'll  go  to  the  poor,like  our  Captain  of  old> 
And  visit  the  weary,  the  hungry  and  cold; 
We'll  heal  all  their  wounds,  and  we'll  dry  up 

their  tears. 
And    lead  them  to  Zion    to  spend   future 
years. 

O  Babylon,  etc. 

4  We'll  visit  the  feeble,  the  halt,  dumb  and 

blind. 
And  preach  them  the  Gospel  of  Jesus  so 

kind; 
We'll  cheer  up  their  hearts  with  the  news 

that  He  bore, 
And  point  t\pm  to  Zion  for  life  evermore. 
O  Babylon,  etc. 

5  And  when  we  have  finished  the  work  we've 

begun. 
The  Priesthood  in  Zion  shall  say,  '"Tis  well 
done  " 


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With   friends,  wives    and    children,    how 

happy  we'll  be. 

And  shout,   when  the    trumpet    sounds, 

"Zion  is  free  ! " 

O  Babylon,  etc. 

HYMN  305.    (ll's.) 

1  The  shepherds  have  lifted  their  sweet  warn- 

ing voice. 
And  called  us  to  flee  to  the  land  of  God's 

choice; 
As  Prophets  of  old,  they  have  warned  us 

to  flee 
To  Ephraim's  mountains  where  happy  we'll 

be. 

O  Babylon,  O  Babylon,  we  bid  thee 
farewell, 
We  go  to  the  mountains  of  Ephraim  to 
dwell. 

2  Prepare  for  your  journey,  ye  Saints  of  the 

Lord; 
Although  it   is    tedious,  you'll   have   your 

reward; 
You've    done    His   commands  and   you've 

bowed  to  His  will; 
Your  rest  now  remaineth  on  Zion's  fair  hill. 
O  Babylon,  etc. 


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3  Though    now   persecuted,  the  Saints  will 
be  free, 
While  Babylon  under  God's  anger  shall  be. 
Come  out  from  the  wicked, ye  meek-hearted 

ones, 
And  flee  to  the  mountains,  the  place  of  your 
homes. 

O  Babylon,  etc. 


4  The  time's  quickly  coming,  though  now  you 

say  nay, 
When  you  will  remember  the  Saints  gone 

away 
To  dwell  on  the  mountains,  where  they  will 

be  free, 
While  judgments  of    God  all  the  wicked 
shall  see. 

O  Babylon,  etc. 

5  Then  hasten,  ye  Saints,  to  the  refuge  pre- 

pared. 
That  Israel's    salvation    by    you    may   be 

shared; 
Leave  Babel,   her    woe   and    her   troubles 

behind, 
A  covert  of  safety  in  Zion,  to  find. 

O  Babylon,  etc. 


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HYMN  306.    (C.M.D.)     • 

1  Our  Father,  in  the  sacred  name 
.     Of  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, 

The  blessing  that  has  been  pronounced 

These  little  ones  upon, 
We  pray  Thee,  own,  confirm  and  seal 

In  Thy  most  holy  place, 
That  they  may  constantly  receive 

Of  Thy  celestial  grace. 

2  May  Thy  good  Spirit  fall  on  them. 

From  this  auspicious  hour, 
As  dew  upon  the  tender  plant, 

As  the  refreshing  shower, 
That  by  its  genial  influence 

They  may,  in  infancy, 
In  youth,  and  in  life's  vig'rous  prime 

Be  holy  unto  Thee. 

3  Protect  them  in  their  tender  years 

From  seen  and  unseen  ills; 
And  may  they,  as  their  days  increase, 

Have  Thy  kind  watch-care  still. 
May  they  grow  up  in  health  and  strength 

Of  body  and  of  mind, 
Be  filled  with  pure  intelligence. 

And  wisdom's  treasures  find. 


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4  O,  may  they  with  a  righteous  zeal 

Be  thoroughly  imbued, 
To  o'ercome  evil  and  to  tread 

The  path  of  rectitude.  .1 

Yea,  Lord,  may  they,  at  home,  abroad,        1 

Valiant  for  Thee  remain  I 

With  tongue,  and  pen,  in  word  and  deed,    ■ 

And  endless  lives  obtain. 

HYMN  307.    (ll's&  10.) 

1  Cheer,    Saints  !   cheer,    we    are  bound  for 

peaceful  Zion  !  [happy  land  ! 

Cheer,  Saints  !  cheer,    for  that  free  and 

Cheer,  Saints!  cheer,  we  will  Israel's  God 

rely  on; 

We  will  be  led  by  His  Almighty  hand.  ! 

Cheer  Saints,  cheer   etc. 

2  Long,  long    in  Babel    we    have    lived  in 

sorrow, 
But  God  in  mercy  opened  up  our  way  ! 
"Hope  points  before,  and  shows  the  bright 
to-morrow; 
Let  us  forget  the  darkness  of  to-day." 

Cheer,  Saints,  cheer!  etc. 

3  See,   see  the  judgment    on  the   earth  ex- 

tending, 
With  plagues  and  earthquakes,  famine, 
fire  and  sword; 


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Soon  shall  the  rulers  of  this   world   come 

bending,  [Lord. 

Shorn  of  their  glory,  for  thus  saith  the 

Cheer,  Saints,  cheer  !  etc. 


4  Come,  come  away  unto  the  hill  of  Zion; 
Come,  enter  now  the  temples  of  the  Lord; 
Come  ye  and  hear  the  roaring  of  the  Lion, 
Where  Ephraim's  children  tremble  at  the 
word. 

Cheer,  Saints,  cheer!  etc. 


5  Away,faraway  to  Zion's  sacred  mountains; 

Away  to  her  fairest  valleys  in  the  West; 
Away,   far  away  to  yonder  gushing  foun- 
tains, 
Where  faithful  Saints  in  latter  days  are 
blest. 

Cheer,  Saints,  cheer    etc, 

6  Sing,  sing  aloud  the  song  of  adoration; 

Yea,   praise  aloud  the  goodness  of  our 
King; 
Ye  who  are  blest  to  see  this  great  salvation. 
Lift  up  your  voice  and  make  the  moun- 
tains ring. 

Cheer,  Saints,  cheer  !  etc. 


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HYMN  308.     (8's  &  7's.) 

1  Welcome,  best  of  all  good  meetings; 

Welcome,  brothers,  sisters  true; 

Gifts  and  blessings,  happy  greetings. 

Heavenly  treasures,  old  and  new. 

2  Gladly  young  and  old  assemble; 

Sweetest  songs  rise  from  the  soul; 
Saints  rejoice  and  sinners  tremble; 
Power  unseen  pervades  the  whole. 

3  Prayer  and  praise  and  testimony, 

Tongues  unknown  and  prophecy, 
Burning  words  of  inspiration — 
O,  how  swift  the  moments  fly  ! 

4  Faithful  Saints  refreshed  and  strengthened, 

Drooping  ones  revived  and  cheered; 
Thus  their  happy  days  are  lengthened, 
Thus  Jehovah's  name's  revered. 

5  Where  is  heaven?  who  can  tell  it  ? 

Answer,  ye  who  only  know. 
Where  abides  the  Holy  Spirit? 
Where  its  fruits  and  graces  show  ? 

6  Blessed  people  !  pure  religion  ! 

Godlike,  priceless,  simple,  free, 
Loved  and  held  up  in  derision, 
'Twill  be  truth  eternally. 


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HYMN  309.     (C.M.D.) 

1  I'll  serve  the  Lord  while  I  am  young, 

And,  in  my  early  days. 
Devote  the  music  of  my  tongue 

To  my  Redeemer's  praise. 
I'll  praise  His  name,  that  He  has  given 

Me  parentage  and  birth 
Amona:  the  most  beloved  of  heaven 

That  dwell  upon  the  earth. 

2  O  Lord,  my  parents  here  preserve, 

To  teach  me  righteousness, 
That  my  young  feet  may  never  swerve 

From  paths  of  holiness; 
And,  like  the  faithful  ones  of  old 

Who  now  behold  Thy  face, 
May  I  be  formed  in  virtue's  mould 

To  fill  a  holy  place. 

3  While  youth  and  beauty  sweetly  twine 

Their  garlands  round  my  head, 
I'll  seek,  at  wisdom's  sacred  shrine. 

The  gems  that  never  fade. 
Long  may  I  sing  Thy  praises  here 

Among  thy  Saints  below. 
And  in  eternity  appear 

With  them  in  glory  too. 


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HYMN  310.    (CM.) 

1  A  Saint !   and  is  the  title  mine, 

Or  have  I  but  the  name  ? 
Have  I  the  linea'ments  divine 
Which  can  this  honor  claim  ? 

2  Have  I  believed  that  God  is  God, 

And,  as  a  sovereign  Lord, 
To  all  who  need  and  serve  Him  right 
Will  give  a  free  revrard  ? 

3  Have  I  to  penitence  been  brought, 

Marked  with  a  godly  woe, 
That  needs  not  one  repentant  thought. 
Or  single  tear  to  flow  ? 

4  Humbled  for  sin,  have  I  been  led 

To  seek  the  wat'ry  tomb, 
Whence,  through  our  great  exalted  Head, 
Remission  s  blessings  come  ? 

5  Have  I  the  heavenly  gift  received 

From  Apostolic  hands, 
Bestowed  on  those  who  first  believed, 
And  kept  the  Lord's  commands  ? 

6  Have  I  the  faith  divine  and  pure — 

Gift  of  celestial  birth— 
That  warms  the  heart  and  keeps  it  pure, 
And  shows  a  Savior's  worth? 


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7  If  so,  the  body  broke  for  sin 

To  me  is  living  bread; 
The  Spirit's  power  is  felt  within; 
For  me  the  blood  was  shed. 

8  Nor  must  I  here  presume  to  rest, 

But,  leaving  these  behind, 
Perfection  ever  keep  in  view, 
For  which  the  Saint's  designed. 

9  Celestial  crowns  await  the  day, 

For  conq'rors  in  the  war, 
When  Jesus  will  His  power  display. 
And  sin  be  banished  far. 

HYMN  311.  (P.  M.) 

1  My  Father  in  heaven,  and  dear  kindred  there, 

How  long  shall  my  spirit  exist 
In  this  sphere  of    sorrow,    this  world    of 

despair. 
Where  men  in  rebellion  persist? 

2  Yet  let  me  not  murmur,  nor  scorn  Thy  de- 

sign— 
Thy  purpose  intended  in  me; 
Thou  sent  me,  a  spirit  eternally  Thine, 
To  dwell  in  a  body,  for  Thee. 

3  And  when  through  Thy  help  I  have  finished 

the  course 
Thy  love  has  appointed  for  me, 

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That  spirit  again  will  return  to  its  source, 
And  then  with  the  Gods  ever  be. 

4  Thou  author  of  life  !  Thou  art  truth,  Thou 
art  love, 
The  first,  and  the  last,  unto  me; 
O  Thou  who  art  worshiped  by  angels  above, 
The  Spirit  of  truth  send  to  me. 

HYMN  312.     (C.  M.) 

1  *'The  silver,  gold  and  precious  stones," 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  "are  Mine; 
The  cattle  on  a  thousand  hills 
I  own  by  right  divine. 

2  "The  forest,  rich-stored  mountains,  plains, 

The  fertile  valleys  too. 
The  earth  and  all  that  is  therein 
Are  but  My  righteous  due. 

3  "And  men  themselves  belong  to  Me — 

They  hold  from  Me  a  lease 
Of  health  and  strength,  and  even  life, 
Which  at  My  word  may  cease." 

4  Then  why  should  men  so  much  desire 

To  seize  on  all  they  see — 
Cheat,  covet  and  appropriate 
To  self  so  greedily? 


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5  The  Saints  have  learned  a  purer  faith; 

They  own  the  Lord's  justclaim; 
They're  stewards  o'er  what  they  possess, 
And  hold  it  in  His  name. 

6  Their  flocks  and  herds  and  lands  and  wealth. 

Their  wives  and  children  dear, 
Their  all,  themselves,  they  bring  to  Him; 
Thus  they  His  love  revere. 

HYMN  313.     (lO's.) 

1  "Great  Spirit,  listen  to  the  red  man's  wail! 

Thou  hast  thepowerto  help  him  inhiswoe, 
Thy  mighty  arm  was  never  known  to  fail; 
Great  Chieftain,  save  him  from  the  pale- 
faced  foe! 

2  "His  broad,  green  hunting-grounds,  where 

buff'loes  roam, 
His  bubbling  streams,  where  finny  thou- 
sands play. 
The  waving  prairies,  once  his  happy  home, 
Are  fast  departing  to  the  Christian's  sway. 

3  "With  cursed  firewater's  stupefying  flame, 

(Which  lulled  the  senses  of  our  chiefs  to 
rest,) 

And  soft-mouthed  words,  the  cheating  pale- 
face came 

And  stole  our  lands  and  drove  us  to  the  west. 


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4  "Our  gray-haired  med'cine  men,  so  wise  and 

good, 
All  are  confounded  with  the  dread  diseases 
Which  ne'er  was  known  to  flow  in  Indian 

blood 
Till  white  men  brought  it  from  beyond  the 

seas. 

5  "And  shall  our  nation,  once  so  great,  decay? 

Our  children  perish,and  our  chieftains  die? 
Great  Spirit,  help!  Thy  glorious  power  dis- 
play, 
Subvert  our  foes!  O!  hear  the  Indian's  cry." 

SECOND  PART. 

6  The  red  man  ceased  and  trembled  with  de 

light. 
For,  brighter  far  than  the  meridian  sun, 
A  dazzling  vision  burst  upon  his  sight — 
A  glorious  angel  from  the  Holy  One! 

7  "Your  prayers  are  heard,"  he  said,  "and  I  am 

here 

To  tell  you  what  will  shortly  come  to  pass; 
A  day  of  joy  for  all  your  tribes  is  near. 
Your  foes  shall  perish  like  the  sun-scorched 
grass. 

8  "The  Holy  Book  your  fathers  hid  is  found, 

Your  'Mormon'  brothers   will  the    truth 
reveal; 


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Though  troubles  press,  and  all  seems  black 

around,  [will  heal. 

Obey  their  words-your  soul's  deep  wound& 

9  "Not  many  moons  shall  pass  away,  before 

The  curse  of    darkness  from   your  skin 
shall  flee; 
Your  ancient  beauty  will  the  Lord  restore, 
And  all  your  tribes  shall  dwell  in  unity. 

10  "The  arts  of  peace  shall  flourish,  ne'er  to 

die;  [shall  cease; 

The    war-whoop  and  the  deadly  strife 
Disease  shall  then  depart,  and  every  sigh, 
And  health  and  life  shall  flow  in  every 
breeze. 

11  "Farewell !  remember  I  was  once  on  earth,^ 

And  served  the  Lord  of   Hosts  on  this 

fair  land. 
Observed    His  sacred    precepts   from  my 

birth. 
And  now   I  dwell   in  bliss  at  His  right 

hand." 

12  The  angel  left,  and  darkness  came  again, 

But  light  and  joy  dwelt  in  the  Indian's 

soul.  [reign, 

Oh  !  may  the  day  soon  dawn  for  Ephraim's 

When  all  the  "glorious  land"  he  shall 
control. 


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HYMN   314.     (L.M.) 

1  Though  deep'ning  trials  throng  your  way, 

Press  on,  press  on,  ye  Saints  of  God  ! 
Ere  long  the  resurrection  day 
Will  spread  its  light  and  truth  abroad. 

2  Though  outward  ills  await  us  here, 

The  time  at  longest  is  not  long 
Ere  Jesus  Christ  will  re-appear, 
Surrounded  by  a  glorious  throng. 

3  Lift  up  your  hearts  in  praise  to  God, 

Let  your  rejoicings  never  cease; 
Though  tribulations  rage  abroad, 
Christ  says,  "In  nie  ye  shall  have  peace." 

4  What  though  our  rights  have  been  assailed  ? 

What  though  by  foes  we've  been  despoiled? 
Jehovah's  promise  has  not  failed, 
Jehovah's  purpose  is  not  foiled. 

5  His  work  is  moving  on  apace. 

And  great  events  are  rolling  forth; 
The  kingdom  of  the  latter  days — 
The  "little  stone—"  must  fill  the  earth. 

6  Though  Satan  rage,  'tis  all  in  vain; 

The  words  the  ancient  Prophets  spoke, 
Sure  as  the  throne  of  God  remain, 
Nor  men  nor  devils  can  revoke. 


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All  glory  to  His  holy  name, 

Who  sends  His  faithful  servants  fortl 
To  prove  the  nations— to  proclaim 

Salvation's  tidings  through  the  earth, 

HYMN  315.     (P.M.) 

1  Sons  of  Michael,  He  approaches  ! 

Rise,  the  Eternal  Father  greet; 
Bow,  ye  thousands,  lovr  before  Him 

Minister  before  His  feet; 
Hail  the  Patriarch's  glad  reign, 

Spreading  over  sea  and  main  ! 

2  Sons  of  Michael,  'tis  His  chariot 

Rolls  its  burning  wheels  along ! 
Raise  aloft  your  voices  million 

In  a  torrent  power  of  song; 
Hail  our  Head  with  music  soft ! 

Raise  sweet  melodies  aloft ! 

3  Mother  of  our  generations, 

Glorious  by  great  Michael's  side, 
Take  thy  children's  adoration, 

Endless  with  thy  Lord  preside; 
Lo,  'to  greet  Thee  now  advance 

Thousands  in  the  joyous  dance  ! 

4  Raise  a  chorus,  sons  of  Michael, 

Like  old  Ocean's  roaring  swell, 


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Till  the  mighty  acclamation 

Through  rebounding  space  doth  tell 
That  the  Ancient  One  doth  reign 

In  His  paradise  again  ! 


HYMN  316.     (P.M.) 

1  O,  ye  mountains  high,  where  the  clear  blui 

sky 
Arches  over  the  vales  of  the  free, 
Where  the   pure    breezes    blow    and    the 
clear  streamlets  flow, 
How  I've  longed  to  your  bosom  to  flee. 
O  Zion!  dear  Zion!  home  of  the  free, 
Now  my  own  mountain  home,  unto  thee  I 

have  come- 
All  my  fond  hopes  are  centered  in  thee. 

2  Though  the  great  and  the  wise  all  thy  beau 

ties  despise, 
To  the  humble  and  pure  thou  art  dear; 
Though  the   haughty  may  smile  and    the 
wicked  revile. 
Yet  we  love  thy  glad  tidings  to  hear. 
O  Zion!  dear  Zion!  home  of  the  free, 
Though  thou  wert  forced  to   fly  to  thy 
chambers  on  high, 
Yet  we'll  share  joy  and  sorrow  with  thee. 


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3  In  thy  mountain  retreat,  God  will  strengthen 

thy  feet; 
On  the  necks  of  thy  foes  thou  shalt  tread; 
And  their  silver  and  gold,  as  the  Prophets 
foretold, 
Shall  be  brought  to  adorn  thy  fair  head. 
O  Zion!  dear  Zion!  home  of  the  free, 
Soon  thy  towers  shall  shinewith  a  splendor 
divine 
And  eternal  thy  glory  shall  be. 

4  Here  our  voices  we'll  raise,  and  we'll  sing 

to  thy  praise, 
Sacred  home  of  the  Prophets  of  God; 
Thy  deliv'rance    is    nigh,    thy    oppressors 
shall  die, 
And  the  Gentiles  shall  bow  'neath  thy  rod. 
O  Zion!  dear  Zion!  home  of  the  free, 
In  thy  temples  we'll  bend,  all  thy  rights 
we'll  defend 
And  our  home  shall  be  ever  with  thee. 

HYMN  317.     CC.  M.) 

1  Sweet  is  the  peace  the  Gospel  brings 
To  seeking  minds,  and  true; 
With  light  refulgent  on  its  wings. 
It  clears  the  human  view. 


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2  Its  laws  and  precepts  are  divine, 

And  show  a  Father's  care; 
Transcendent  love  and  mercy  shine 
In  each  injunction  there. 

3  Tradition  flees  before  its  power, 

And  unbelief  gives  way; 
The  gloomy  clouds,  which  used  to  lower, 
Submit  to  reason's  sway. 

4  May  we  who  know  the  Sacred  Name 

From  every  sin  depart; 
Then  will  the  Spirit's  constant  flame 
Preserve  us  pure  in  heart. 

5  Ere  long  the  tempter's  power  will  cease, 

Ana  sin  no  more  annoy. 
No  wrangling  sects  disturb  our  peace, 
Or  mar  our  heart-felt  joy. 

6  That  which  we  have  in  part  received 

Will  be  in  part  no  more; 
For  He  in  whom  we  have  believed 
To  us  will  all  restore. 

7  In  patience,  then,  let  us  possess 

Our  souls,  till  He  appear; 
On  to  our  mark  of  calling  press; 
Redemption  draweth  near. 


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HYMN  318.     (3-8's&6.) 

1  With  cheerful  hearts  and  willing  hands, 
We'll  labor  for  the  just  demands 

Our  God  now  makes  on  various  lands, 
His  Temple  to  uprear. 

2  Where  Saints  may  meet,  His  will  to  know. 
Whence  all  the  choicest  gifts  shall  flow. 
Which  on  them  freely  he'll  bestow. 

Their  willing  hearts  to  cheer. 

3  The  sacred  claims  to  kindred  due, 

The  Priesthood's  power  will  then  pursue, 
And  every  Gospel  rite  renew. 
Till  Jesus  doth  appear 

4  To  break  death's  adamantine  chain. 
And  o'er  His  ransomed  people  reign, 
While  Ephraim's  sons  return  again, 

Messiah  to  revere. 

5  Respond,  ye  nations,  to  His  call; 
Know  now  salvation's  free  to  all. 
Before  Jehovah's  mandate  fall. 

For  judgment  draweth  near. 

6  Seek  ye  the  Son,  His  laws  obey. 
Lest  He  in  anger  turn  away. 
Nor  own  you  in  the  coming  day; 

To  meet  your  God,  prepare. 


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HYMN  319.     (CM.) 

1  O  Thou,  at  whose  supreme  command 

The  hosts  of  darkness  fly, 

Upheld  by  whose  eternal  hand, 

Thy  Saints  can  dare  to  die; 

2  Thou,  at  whose  word  the  trackless  deep 

Must  curb  each  flashing  wave, 
And  own  Thy  voice  when  surges  sweep 
Destruction  round  the  brave; 

3  O  hear  us  for  the  pilgrim  band 

Who,  o'er  yon  dark  blue  sea, 
Self-exiled  from  their  native  land, 
Are  borne  to  worship  Thee! 

4  Father  of  men!  Almighty  Power! 

Guard  them  from  every  ill, 
And  in  temptation's  trying  hour, 
O  keep  them  faithful  still ! 

5  Be  Thou  their  guide,  till,  peril  past, 

Where  rest  and  joy  belong. 
On  Zion's  distant  hills,  at  last 
They  join  Thy  ransomed  throng. 

6  To  Thee  we  call,  the  Lofty  One  ! 

Light  of  the  pure  and  free! 
O,  never  may  their  hearts  be  won, 
Thou  God  of  Truth,  from  thee. 


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HYMN  320.     (13's  &  14's.) 

1  There  is  a  place  in  Utah,  that  I  remember 

well, 
And  there  the  Saints  in  joyful  peace  and 

plenty  ever  dwell, 
My  Mountain  Home,  so  dear  to  me!  to  thee 

I  fondly  cling. 
While  here  I  roam,  far  from  my  home,  my 
Mountain  Home  I  sing. 
My  Valley  Home,  my  Mountain  Home, 
The  dear  and  peaceful  Valley. 

2  When  wintry  winds  are  storming, and  snow 

is  falling  deep, 
Then  rich  supplies  are  forming  among  the 

mountains  steep. 
The  fertilizing  crystal  streams,  when  sunny 

skies  illume. 
Make  nature's  verdant  bosom  teem  within 

my  Mountain  Home. 

.  My  Valley  Home,  etc. 

3  The  storm-king  has  no  terrors  when  wintry 

winds  blow  cold; 
We  lighten  all  life's  sorrows  in  our  calm 
Mountain  Fold; 


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We  worship  there,  we  dance  and  sing  among 

the  joyful  throng, 
And  there  our  tithes  and  offerings  bring, 

which  to  the  Lord  belong. 

My  Valley  Home,  etc. 

4  We  plow,  we  sow  and  irrigate,  to  raise  the 

golden  grain; 

And  diligently  labor,  to  independence  gain; 

Some  haul  the  wood  from  canyons  wild, 
some  tend  the  flocks  and  herds, 

And  all  our  moments  are  beguiled  by  in- 
dustry's rewards. 

My  Valley  Home,  etc. 

5  All  kinds  of  fruit  and  flowers  we  cultivate 

with  care, 
And  strive  our  tastes  to  elevate  by  products 

choice  and  rare; 
The  desert  blossoms  as  the  rose  in  many  a 

mountain  vale. 
And  rich  abundance  ever  flows,  on  which 

the  Saints  regale. 

My  Valley  Home,  etc. 

6  Our  leaders,  who  are  valiant,  love   truth 

and  justice  too; 
They  lead  our  righteous  battles  with  glory 
full  in  view; 


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The  people  are   united   all    our  leaders  to 

sustain, 
And  cheerfully  obey  each  call  with  all  their 

might  and  main. 

My  Valley  Home,  etc. 

HYMN  321.     (P.M.) 

1  Deseret,  Deseret !   'tis  the  home  of  the  free, 
And  dearer  than  all  other  lands  'tis  to  me; 
Where  the  Saints  are  secure  from  oppression 

and  strife, 

And  enjoy  to  the  full  the  rich  blessings  of 
life. 

'Tis  a  land  which  for  ages  has  been  lying 
waste, 

Where  the  savage  has  wandered,  by  dark- 
ness debased, 

Where  the  wolf  and  the  bear  unmolested 
did  roam, 

Away,  far  away !    Deseret  is  my  home. 

2  Deseret,     Deseret !      she     has     long    been 

oppressed. 
But  now,  for  a  while,  she  is  taking  her  rest. 
She  feels  like  a  giant,  refreshed  with  new 

wine,  [benigns 

And   enjoys    from   Jehovah   his   blessing. 


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There  are  hearts  that  can  feel  for  another's 

deep  woe, 
And    with    charity,    blessings     on    others 

bestow, 
Return  good  for  evil  to  those  who  oppress. 
And  await  the  time  coming  to   give  them 

redress. 

3  Deseret,  Deseret !    O,  I  love  to  be  there, 
With  my  brethren  and  sisters  each  blessing 

to  share, 
Nor  regret  I've  forsaken  the  land  of    my 

birth. 
To  dwell  on  that  sweet,  favored  spot  of  the 

earth. 
Where    men    full    of    wisdom    and   honor 

preside, 
With  all  the  full  quorums   of  Priesthood 

beside; 
Where  the  law  of  the  Lord  is  the  standard 

of  life. 
Apart  from    foul  Babylon's  darkness  and 

strife. 

4  Deseret,   Deseret!   she's  the  pride    of    the 

world, 
Where  the  banner  of  freedom  is  wildely  un- 
furled, 


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Where  oppression  is  hated  and  liberty  loved, 
And  truth  and  sincerity  highly  approved; 
Where  labor  is  honored,  nor  the  workmen 

oppressed; 
Where  youth  is  instructed  and  a^e  finds  a 

rest; 
Where  society  frowns  upon  vice  and  deceit. 
And  adulterers  find  Heaven's    laws    they 

must  meet. 


5  Deseret,  Deseret  shows  the  pattern  to- 
all, 

That  they  may  take  warning  ere  Bab'lon 
shall  fall, 

And  ilee  to  the  mountains  when  trouble^ 
shall  come, 

To  be  free  from  the  plagues,  in  this  beauti- 
ful home, 

O,  how  my  heart  yearns  for  the  time  to 
draw  near, ' 

When  earth  will  be  freed  from  oppression 
and  fear, 

And  the  truth  rule  triumphant  o'er  sea  and 
o'er  land, 

And  Jesus  as  King  of  the  nations  will 
stand. 


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HYMN  322.     (CM.) 

1  Thou,  earth,  wast  once  a  glorious  sphere 

Of  noble  magnitude, 
And  didst  with  majesty  appear 
Among  the  worlds  of  God. 

2  But  thy  dimensions  have  been  torn 

Asunder,  piece  by  piece, 
And  each  dismembered  fragment  borne 
Abroad  to  distant  space. 

3  When  Enoch  could  no  longer  stay 

Amid  corruption  here. 
Part  of  thyself  was  borne  away 
To  form  another  sphere. 

4  That  portion  where  his  city  stood 

He  gained  by  right  approved; 
And  nearer  to  the  throne  of  God 
His  planet  upward  moved. 

5  And  when  the  Lord  saw  fit  to  hide 

The  "ten  lost  tribes"  away, 
Thou,  earth,  wast  severed  to  provide 
The  orb  on  which  they  stay. 

6  And  thus,  from  time  to  time,  thy  size 

Has  been  diminished,  till 
Thou  seemst  the  law  of  sacrifice 
Created  to  fulfil. 


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SECOND   PART. 

7  The  curse  of  God  on  man  was  placed; 

That  curse  thou  didst  partake, 
And  thou  hast  been  by  turns  disgraced 
And  honored  for  his  sake. 

8  The  vilest  wretches  hell  will  claim, 

Now  breathe  thy  atmosphere  ; 
The  noblest  spirits  heaven  can  name, 
Have  been  embodied  here. 

9  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  thy  surface  graced  ; 

He  fell  a  sacrifice  ; 
And  now  within  thy  cold  embrace 
Thy  martyred  Joseph  lies. 

10  When  Satan's  hosts  are  overcome. 

The  martyred,  princely  race 
Will  claim  thee,  their  celestial  home — 
Their  royal  dwelling-place. 

11  A  "restitution"  yet  must  come, 

That  will  to  thee  restore. 
By  that  grand  law  of  worlds,  thy  sum 
Of  matter  heretofore. 

12  And  thou,  O  earth,  will  leave  the  track 
Thou  hast  been  doomed  to  trace  ; 

The  Gods  with  shouts  will  bring  thee  back 
To  fill  thy  native  place. 


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HYMN  323.    (CM.) 

I  long  to  breathe  the  mountain  air 

Of  Zion's  peaceful  home, 
Where,  free  from  sorrow,  strife  and  care, 

The  Saints  of  God  may  roam ; 

2  Where  hearts  may  glow  with  feeling  warm, 

Nor  fear  suspicion's  blight, 
To  chill  each  thought  with  worldly  form, 
And  shade  affection's  light. 

3  Where  want  and  misery's  piteous  strain 

Shall  ne'er  an  echo  find. 
And  where  oppression's  icy  chain 
Shall  cease  to  crush  the  mind ; 

4  Where  Truth  shall  reign  with  Godlike  power, 

And  shed  its  heavenly  ray, 
To  brighten  up  each  passing  hour  j 

And  sanctify  each  day;  I 

5  Where  voice  with  voice  shall  sweetly  tell 

The  joys  in  Zion  found. 
Till  every  mountain,  hill  and  dell 
Shall  vibrate  back  the  sound  ; 

6  Where  unity  and  peace  shall  blend 

In  prayer  and  songs  of  praise'; 
And  where  one  object,  aim  and  end 
Shall  strengthen  all  our  ways. 


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7  O  God  of  Israel,  look  down 

And  bless  Thy  faithful  band, 
Who  fain  would  win  a  glorious  crown 
And  in  Thy  presence  stand. 

8  In  mercy  light  each  honest  mind 

That  strives  to  do  Thy  will, 
And  grant  that  all  who  seek  may  find 
A  home  on  Zion's  hill. 

HYMN  324.     (CM.) 

1  Come,  all  ye  Saints  throughout  the  earth, 

And  join  with  one  accord; 
Come,  brethren,  let  us  rise  and  build 
A  Temple  to  the  Lord. 

2  Our  tithes  and  free-will  offerings 

The  Lord  doth  now  require; 
By  keeping  this  and  other  laws 
We'll  bide  the  day  of  fire. 

3  From  thence  the  law  of  God  will  spread 

In  majesty  abroad, 
And  over  nations  all  shall  rule 
The  "Lion  of  the  Lord." 

4  'Tis  there,  the  precious  things  of  old 

Which  but  the  righteous  know, 
Which  unbelieving  Gentiles  scorn, 
God  will  again  bestow. 


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5  Life's  ordinances  all  are  there — 

Endowments  of  great  worth- 
Anointings,  washings,  keys  and  powers, 
Perfecting  man  on  earth. 

6  There,  in  the  great  Baptismal  Font, 

Built  to  our  living  Head, 

Anointed  ones  to  God  ba^itize 

The  LIVING  for  the  dead. 

7  Thus  every  dispensation  past 

In  this  will  be  assured — 
The  last  and  first,  the  first  and  last, 
By  welding  links  secured. 

HYMN  325.     (P.M.) 

1  "When  first  the  glorious  light  of  truth 

In  this  last  age  burst  forth. 
How  few  they  were,  with  heart  and  soul 

Could  feel  its  real  worth! 
Yet  of  those  few  how  many 

Have  passed  from  earth  away, 
And  in  their  eraves  are  sleeping 

Till  the  Resurrection  day! 

2  How  many  on  Missouri's  plains 

Were  left  in  death's  embrace — 
Pure,  honest  hearts,  too  good  to  live 
In  such  a  wicked  place. 
And  are  they  left  in  sorrow 
And  doubt  to  pine  away  ? 


1 


391 

Oh,  no;  ia  peace  they're  sleeping 
Till  the  Resurrection  day. 

3  And  in  Nauvoo,  the  city  where 

The  Temple  cheered  the  brave, 
Have  hundreds  of  the  faithful  found 

A  Qold,  yet  peaceful  grave; 
And  there  they  now  are  sleeping 

Beneath  the  silent  clay, 
But  soon  they'll  share  the  glories 

Of  a  Resurrection  day. 

4  Our  Patriarch  and  Prophet,  too. 

Were  massacred;  they  bled 
To  seal  their  testimony,  they 

Are  numbered  with  the  dead. 
Ah,  tell  me,  are  they  sleeping  ? 

Methinks  I  hear  them  say, 
"Death's  icy  chains  are  bursting ! 

'Tis  the  Resurrection  day  !" 

5  And  here  in  this  sweet,  peaceful  vale, 

The  shafts  of  death  are  hurled. 
And  many  faithful  Saints  are  called 

To  find  a  better  world. 
And  friends  are  often  weeping 

For  those  who've  passed  away 
And  in  their  graves  are  sleeping 

Till  the  Resurrection  day. 

6  Why  should  we  mourn  because  we  leave. 

These  scenes  of  toil  and  pain  ? 


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0  happy  change  !  the  faithful  go 
Celestial  joys  to  gain; 

And  soon  we  all  shall  follow 

To  realms  of  endless  day, 
And  taste  the  joyous  glories 

Of  a  Resurrection  day. 

HYMN  326.     (8's  &  6's.) 

1  Though  pride  may  show  some  nobleness 

When  honor's  its  ally, 
Yet  there  is  such  a  thing  on  earth. 

As  holding  heads  too  high  ! 
The  sweetest  bird  builds  near  the  ground, 

The  loveliest  flower  springs  low  : 
And  we  must  stoop  for  happiness, 

If  we  its  worth  would  know, 

2  Like  water  that  encrusts  the  rose, 

Still  hard'ning  to  its  core, 
So  pride  encases  human  hearts 

Until  they  feel  no  more. 
Shut  up  within  themselves  they  live, 

And  selfishly  they  end 
A  life,  that  never  kindness  did 

To  kindred,  or  to  friend ! 

3  Whilst  virtue,  like  the  dew  of  heaven 

Upon  the  heart,  descends. 
And  draws  its  hidden  sweetness  out, 
The  more — as  more  it  bends  ! 


if  9  3 

For  there's  a  strength  in  lowliness 
Which  nerves  us  to  endure, 

A  heroism  in  distress, 
Which  renders  victory  sure  ! 

4  The  humblest  being  bom,  is  great. 

If  true  to  his  degree  ; 
His  virtue  illustrates  his  fate, 

Whatever  that  may  be  ! — 
Thus,  let  us  daily  learn  to  love 

Simplicity  and  worth  :— 
For  not  the  eagle,  but  the  Dove, 

Brought  peace  unto  the  earth ! 

HYMN  327.    (9's  &  8  s.) 

1  Think  not,  when  you  gather  to  Zion, 

Your  troubles  and  trials  are  through, 
That  nothing  but  comfort  and  pleasure 

Are  waiting  in  Zion  for  you: 
No,  no;  'tis  designed  as  a  furnace, 

All  substance,  all  textures  to  try, 
To  burn  all  the  "wood,  hay  and  stubble," 

The  gold  from  the  dross  purify. 

2  Think  not,  when  you  gather  to  Zion, 

That  all  will  be  holy  and  pure; 
That  fraud  and  deception  are  banished, 

And  confidence  wholly  secure: 
No,  no;  for  the  Lord  our  Redeemer 

Has  said  that  the  tares  with  the  wheat 


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Must  grow,  till  the  great  day  of  burning 
Shall  render  the  harvest  complete. 

3  Think  not,  when  you  gather  to  Zion, 

The  Saints  here  have  nothing  to  do 
But  look  to  your  personal  welfare, 

And  always  be  comforting  you. 
No;  those  who  are  faithful  are  doing 

What  they  find  to  do,  with  their  might; 
To  gather  the  scattered  of  Israel 

They  labor  by  day  and  by  night. 

4  Think  not,  when  you  gather  to  Zion, 

The  prize  and  the  victory  won. 
Think  not  that  the  warfare  is  ended, 

The  work  of  salvation  is  done. 
No,  no;  for  the  great  Prince  of  Darkness 

A  tenfold  exertion  will  make. 
When  he  sees  you  go  to  the  fountain 

Where  freely  the  truth  you  may  take. 

HYMN  328.     (CM.) 

1  O  God,  Thou  God  that  rules  on  high, 

Bow  down  Thine  ear  to  me: 
O  listen  to  my  humble  cry, 
O  hear  my  fervent  plea. 

2  Rebuke  the  heartless,  wicked  clan 

That  seek  thy  servant's  harm; 
Protect  htm  from  the  power  of  man^ 
By  Thy  almighty  arm. 


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3  Let  unseen  watchmen  wait  around 

To  shield  Thy  servant's  head; 
Let  all  his  enemies  be  found 
Caught  in  the  net  they  spread. 

4  Thy  grace,  like  morning  dews  distilled, 

To  all  his  needs  apply; 
And  let  his  upright  heart  be  filled 
With  comfort  from  on  High. 

5  The  work  is  Thine— Thy  promise  sure. 

Though  earth  and  hell  oppose: 
Roll,  roll  it  on  !  but  oh  !  secure 
Thy  Prophet  from  his  foes. 

6  O  hide  him  in  Thy  secret  hold 

When  on  his  path  they  tread, 
Safe  as  Elijah,  who  of  old 
Was  by  the  ravens  fed. 

7  Bring  our  accusers'  deeds  to  light, 

And  give  Thy  people  rest; 
Eternal  God,  gird  on  Thy  might 
And  succor  the  oppressed. 

HYMN   329.  (6-8's.) 

1  Cease,  ye  fond  parents,  cease  to  weep, 
Let  grief  no  more  your  bosoms  swell; 
For  what  is  death?    'Tis  nature's  sleep; 
The  trump  of  God  will  break  its  spell, 


%  396 

For  He,  whose  arm  is  strong  to  save, 
Arose  in  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

2  Why  should  you  sorrow?  Death  is  sweet 

To  those  that  die  in  Jesus'  love; 
Though  called  to  part  you  soon  will  meet 

In  holier,  happier  climes  above; 
For  all  the  faithful,  Christ  will  save, 
And  crown  with  vict'ry  o'er  the  grave. 

3  There's  consolation  in  the  blow,. 

Although  it  crush  a  tender  tie; 
For  while  it  lays  its  victims  low. 

Death  opens  to  the  worlds  on  high; 
Celestial  glories  proudly  wave 
Above  the  confines  of  the  grave. 

4  Let  heathen  nations  clothe  the  tread 

Of  death  in  faithless,  hopeless  gloom, 
While  vain  imaginations  spread 

Terrific  forms  around  the  tomb; 
For  human  science  never  gave 
A  light  to  shine  beyond  the  grave. 

5  But  where  the  light,  the  glorious  light 

Of  revelation  freely  flows, 
Let  reason,  faith  and  hope  unite 

To  hush  our  sorrows  to  repose. 
Through  faith  in  Him  who  died  to  save, 
We'll  shout  hosannas  o'er  the  grave. 


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HYMN  330.  (P.  M.) 

1  Come,  go  with  me  beyond  the  sea 

Where  happiness  is  true, 
Where  Joseph's  land,  blest  by  God's  hand. 

Inviting  waits  for  you. 
With  joyful  hearts  you'll  understand 

The  blessings  that  await  you  there. 
I  know  it  is  the  promised  land, 

Mj'^  home,  my  home  is  there. 

2  There,  on  those  everlasting  hills, 

And  in  the  valleys  fair. 
Beside  the  gurgling  fountain  rills. 

We'll  bow  in  humble  prayer. 
And  praise  our  God  in  joyful  strains. 

That  we  are  safely  gathered  there. 

I  know,  etc. 

3  There  Israel's  sons,  so  long  oppressed. 

Are  pure,  free,  happy,  too  ; 
And  daughters,  in  true  virtue  dressed. 

Do  wait  to  welcome  you. 
To  greet  you  with  a  kindred  hand. 

And  with  you  every  good  to  share. 

I  know,  etc. 

4  There,  too,  are  Prophets,  Priests  and  Seers 

Who  have  the  Holy  Priesthood's  powers, 
To  guide  our  souls  through"endless  years, 
And  light  our  darkest  hours; 


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Yea,  truth,  whicTi  lighted  Enoch's  band, 
Is  freely  to  them  given  there. 

I  know,  etc. 


HYMN  331.     (CM.) 

1  Though  nations  rise,  and  men  conspire. 

Their  efforts  will  be  vain  ; 
Jehovah  mocks  their  vile  desire 
His  Zion  to  defame. 

2  In  vain  they'll  look  and  strive  to  show 

Defilement  in  her  laws  ; 
The  thought  of  God  they  ne'er  can  know 
While  they  oppose  His  cause. 

3  He  will  make  bare  His  mighty  arm ; 

His  messengers  shall  come, 
To  gather  home  His  Saints  as  sheaves 
Unto  the  harvest  home. 

4  Let  Zion's  converts  now  arise  ; 

Our  Father  will  defend. 
And  arm  them  for  each  glorious  war, 
Till  vict'ry's  triumphs  end. 

5  Armed  with  His  truth,  before  our  face 

The  people  feel  dismayed, 
And  all  their  treasure  and  their  wealth 
Jehovah's  purpose  aid. 


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399  '^ 

6  Thrice  happy  Saints,  who  bow  beneath 
The  banner  of  the  Lord; 
Celestial  crowns  your  brows  shall  wreathe — 
Endurance'  sure  reward. 

HYMN  332.     (L.M.) 

1  Again  we  meet  around  the  board 
Of  Jesus,  our  redeeming  Lord, 
With  faith  in  His  atoning  blood, 
Our  only  access  unto  God. 

2  He  left  His  Father's  courts  on  high, 
With  man  to  live,  for  man  to  die, 

A  world  to  purchase  and  to  save, 
And  seal  a  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

3  Help  us,  O  God,  to  realize 
The  great  atoning  sacrifice. 
The  gift  of  Thy  Beloved  Son, 
The  Prince  of  Life,  the  Holy  One. 

4  We're  His,  who  has  the  purchase  made; 
His  life,  His  blood,  the  price  He  paid; 
We're  His,  to  do  His  sacred  will, 

And  His  requirements  all  fulfil. 

5  Jesus  the  great  fac-simile 
Of  the  Eternal  Deity, 

Ha^  stooped  to  conquer,  died  to  save 
From  sin  and  sorrow  and  the  grave. 


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6  Bless  us,  O  Lord,  for  Jesus'  sake;  ^ 

O  may  we  worthily  partake 
These  emblems  of  the  flesh  and  blood 
Of  our  Redeemer,  Savior,  God. 

HYMN   333.     (L.M.) 

1  Behold  the  great  Redeemer  die, 
A  broken  law  to  satisfy; 
He  dies,  a  sacrifice  for  sin, 
That  man  may  live  and  glory  win. 

2  While  guilty  men  His  pains  deride, 
They  pierce  His  hands  and  feet  and  side. 
And  with  insulting  scoffs  and  scorns. 
They  crown  His  head  with  plaited  thorns. 

3  Although  in  agony  He  hung, 

No  murm'ring  word  escaped  His  tongue; 
His  high  commission  to  fulfil, 
He  magnified  His  Father  s  will. 

4  "Father,  from  me  remove  this  cup, 
Yet  if  Thou  wilt,  I'll  drink  it  up, 
I've  done  the  work  Thou  gavest  me, 
Receive  my  spirit  unto  Thee." 

5  He  died,  and  at  the  awful  sight 

The  sun  in  shame  withdrew  its  light! 
Earth  trembled,  ari  all  nature  sighed 
In  dread  r-esponse,  "A  God  has  died!" 


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6  He  lives— He  lives:  we  humbly  now 
Around  these  sacred  symbols  bow, 
And  seek,  as  Saints  of  latter-days, 
To  do  His  will  and  live  His  praise. 

HYMN  334.    (CM.) 

1  How  great  the  wisdom  and  the  love. 

That  filled  the  courts  on  high, 
And  sent  the  Savior  from  above 
To  suffer,  bleed  and  die  ! 

2  His  precious  blood  He  freely  spilt, 

His  life  He  freely  gave; 

A  sinless  sacrifice  for  guilt, 

A  dying  world  to  save. 

3  By  strict  obedience  Jesus  won 

The  prize  with  glory  rife: 
"Thy  will,  O  God,  not  mine,  be  done," 
Adorned  His  mortal  life. 

4  He  marked  the  path  and  led  the  way, 

And  every  point  defines, 
To  light  and  life  and  endless  day, 
Where  God's  full  presence  shines. 

5  How  great,  how  glorious  and  complete, 

Redemption's  grand  design. 
Where  justice,  love  and  me^rcy  meet 
In  harmony  divine ! 
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6  Remembering  the  broken  flesh 
We  eat  the  broken  bread; 
And  witness  with  the  cup,  afresh, 
Our  faith  in  Christ,  our  head. 

HYMN  335.    (CM.) 

1  O  Lord  of  HostSjWe  now  invoke 

Thy  Spirit  most  divine, 
To  cleanse  our  hearts  while  we  partake 
The  broken  bread  and  wine. 

2  May  we  forever  think  of  Thee, 

And  of  Thy  suffering  sore, 
Endured  for  us  on  Calvary, 
And  praise  Thee  evermore. 

3  Prepare  our  minds  that  we  may  see 

The  beauties  of  Thy  grace; 
Salvation  purchased  on  that  tree 
For  all  who  seek  Thy  face. 

4  As  brethren  let  us  ever  live, 

In  fellowship  and  peace. 
Forgive,  that  God  may  us  forgive, 
That  love  may  still  increase. 

5  May  union,  peace  and  love  abound. 

And  perfect  harmony. 
And  joy  in  one  continual  round, 
Through  all  eternity 


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HYMN  336.     (L.M.) 

1  While  of  these  emblems  we  partake, 
In  Jesus'  name  and  for  His  sake, 
Let  us  remember  and  be  sure 
Our  hearts  and  hands  are  clean  and  pure. 


2  For  us  the  blood  of  Christ  was  shed. 
For  us  on  Calvary's  cross  He  bled, 
And  thus  dispelled  the  awful  gloom, 
That  else  were  this  creation's  doom. 


3  Man  broke  the  law  of  His  estate 
And  Jesus  came  to  expiate. 
Atone  and  rescue  fallen  man. 
According  to  Jehovah's  plan. 

4  The  law  was  broken,  Jesus  died 
That  justice  might  be  satisfied, 
That  man  might  not  remain  the  slave 
Of  death,  of  hell,  or  of  the  grave, 

5  But  rise  triumphant  from  the  tomb. 
And  in  eternal  splendor  bloom; 

Freed  from  the  power  of  death  and  pain 
With  Christ,  the  Lord,  to  rule  and  reign. 


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HYMN. 337.      (L.  M.) 

1  "Come,  follow  me,"  the  Savior  said; 
Then  let  us  in  His  footsteps  tread, 
For  thus  alone  can  we  be  one 
With  God's  own  loved,  begotten  Son. 

2  Come,  follow  me,  a  simple  phrase. 
Yet  truth's  sublime,  effulgent  rays 
Are  in  these  simple  words  combined 
To  urge,  inspire  the  human  mind. 

3  Is  it  enough  alone  to  know 
That  we  must  follow  Him  below, 
"While  traveling  through  this  vale  of  tears? 
No,  this  extends  to  holier  spheres. 

4  Not  only  shall  we  emulate 

His  course  while  in  this  earthly  state, 
But  when  we're  freed  from  present  cares, 
If,  with  our  Lord,  we  would  be  heirs, 

5  We  must  the  onward  path  pursue 
As  wider  fields  expand  to  view. 
And  follow  Him  vmceasingly, 
Whate'er  our  lot  or  sphere  may  be. 

6  For  thrones,  dominions,  kingdoms,  powers 
And  glory  great  and  bliss  are  ours 

If  we,  throughout  eternity, 

Obey  His  words,  "Come,  follow  me." 


I  HYMN  338.      (Ts.) 

1  School  thy  feelings,  O  my  brother, 

Train  thy  warm,  impulsive  soul; 
Do  not  its  emotions  smother, 
But  let  wisdom's  voice  control. 

2  School  thy  feelings;  there  is  power 

In  the  cool,  collected  mind; 
Passion  shatters  reason's  tower, 
Makes  the  clearest  vision  blind. 

3  School  thy  feelings;  condemnation 

Never  pass  on  friend  or  foe, 
Though  the  tide  of  accusation 
Like  a  flood  of  truth  may  flow. 

4  Hear  defense  before  deciding, 

And  a  ray  of  light  may  gleam, 
Showing  thee  what  filth  is  hiding 
Underneath  the  shallow  stream. 

5  Should  affliction's  acrid  vial 

Burst  o'er  thy  unsheltered  head, 
School  thy  feelings  to  the  trial, 
Half  its  bitterness  hath  fled. 

6  Art  thou  falsely,  basely  slandered  ? 

Does  the  world  begin  to  frown  ? 
Gauge  thy  wrath  by  wisdom's  standard, 
Keep  thy  rising  anger  down. 


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7  Rest  thyself  on  this  assurance: 

Time's  a  friend  to  innocence, 
And  that  patient,  calm  enduran  ce 
Wins  respect  and  aids  defense. 

8  Noblest  minds  have  finest  feelings, 

Quiv'ring  strings  a  breath  can  more, 
And  the  Gospel's  sweet  revealings, 
Tune  them  with  the  key  of  love. 

9  Hearts  so  sensitively  moulded, 

Strongly  fortified  should  be, 
Trained  to  firmness,  and  enfolded 
In  a  calm  tranquility. 

10  Wound  not  wilfully  another; 

Conquer  haste  with  reason's  might; 
School  thy  feelings,  sister,  brother. 
Train  them  in  the  path  of  right. 

HYMN  339.     (6's&7.) 

1  Rest  for  the  weary  soul, 

Rest,  for  the  aching  head, 
Rest,  on  the  hill-side,  rest 

With  the  great  uncounted  dead. 

2  Rest,  for  the  battle's  o'er, 

Rest,  for  the  race  is  run, 
Rest,  where  the  gates  are  closed 
With  each  evening's  setting  sun. 


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3  Peace,  where  no  strife  intrudes, 

Peace,  where  no  quarrels  come, 
Peace,  for  the  end  is  there 
Of  our  wild  life's  busy  hum. 

4  Peace,  the  oppressed  are  free. 

Rest,  oh,  ye  weary,  rest ; 
For  angels  guard  those  well 
Who  sleep  on  their  mother's  breast. 

5  Peace,  there  is  music's  sound, 

Peace,  till  the  rising  sun 
Of  the  resurrection  morn 
Proclaims  life's  victory  won. 

HYMN  340.     (L.M.D.) 

1  We  here  approach  Thy  table,  Lord, 

At  Thy  command  through  chosen  men  ; 
O  may  each  heart,  with  one  accord, 

Thy  Spirit  feel,  inspiring  them. 
This  peaceful  Sabbath  day  we  come. 

To  drink  this  cup,  and  eat  this  bread, 
In  memory  of  the  days  to  come, 

When  we  shall  sit  with  our  great  Head. 

2  Here,  as  we  eat  and  drink,  we  show 

His  death,  until  He  comes  again, 
And  feel,  within,  that  sacred  glow 
Revivify  love's  purest  flame. 


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We  here  renew,  with  earnest  heart, 
The  covenants  of  the  latter  day, 

To  choose,  for  life,  that  "better  part," 
Which  none  can  give,  or  take  away. 

3  As  earthly  Sabbaths  roll  along, 

O  Father,  give  us  grace  in  store. 
That,  like  a  glad  perennial  song, 

Our  lips  and  lives  for  evermore 
May  honor  all  that  Thou  hast  given. 

Thyself,  Thy  Son,  Thy  Priesthood's  power. 
Thy  Gospel,  Spirit,  which  hath  striven. 

And  heaven  for  our  eternal  dower. 

HYMN  341.    (P.M.) 

1  How  swift  the  months  have  passed  away, 
'tis  Conference  again. 
And  Zion's  untold  thousands  come  to  swell 

the  joyous  strain ; 
To  wake  the   echoes   slumbering    through 
Utah's  blest  domain. 
As  the  Saints  are  marching  on  victorious. 

CHORUS. 

Hurrah,  hurrah,  for  this  our  jubilee, 
Hurrah,  hurrah,  the  truth  has  made  us  free, 
We'll  make  the  chorus  ring,  from  the  east  to 

western  sea, 
And  march  through  the  earth  victorious. 


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2  "We  have  heard,have  prophesied,  the  Priest- 
hood yet  shall  hold 
(As  'twas  ordained  before   the    stars,   to- 
gether sung  of  old,) 
The  rule  of  right,  and  truth  impart,  more 
precious  far  than  gold. 
As  the  Saints  are  marching  on  victorious. 

Hurrah,  hurrah,  etc. 


3  The  world  may  laugh,  and  madly  rave,  may 
deem  the  truth  a  lie. 
And  seek   to    bring   upon  the  Saints,  the 

vengeance  they  decry, 
But  they  proudly  raise  their  banner,  and 
bid  it  wave  on  high. 
As  the  Saints  are  marching  on  victorious. 

Hurrah,  hurrah,  etc. 


4  Still  we  trust  our  faithful  Head,  and  the 
God  who  doth  inspire 
The     Twelve,    and    each     authority    who 

guards  the  sacred  fire. 
And  every  man  in  every  land  who  hath  a 
pure  desire. 
For  the  Saints  are  marching  on  victorious. 

Hurrah,  hurrah,  etc. 


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5  Each  day   we   ask  our  Father,   give    Thy 

Spirit  from  on  high, 
That  in  the  day  of  trial,  from  the  track  we 

may  not  fly, 
But  for  the  Kingdom  of  our  God,  contented 
live  or  die, 
Like  Saints  who  are  marching  on  victorious. 
Hurrah,  hurrah,  etc. 

6  When  this  time  shall  come  to  earth, and  God 

doth  truly  reign. 
The  hallelujas  of   the  Saints,  shall  in  un- 
broken strain, 
Sweep  earth  and  sea,  as  now  they  do  glad 
Utah's  hill  and  plain, 
With  the  Saints  still  marching  on  victorious. 
Hurrah,  hurrah,  etc. 


HYMN  342.     (CM.) 

1  This  house  we  dedicate  to' Thee, 

"Our  God,  our  Fathers'  God." 
Wilt  Thou  accept,  and  deign  to  bless 
The  paths  our  feet  have  trod. 

2  Wilt  Thou  Thy  servants  here  inspire, 

When  in  Thy  name  they  speak  ? 
And  wilt  Thou  bless  each  contrite  soul, 
Who  here  thy  face  doth  seek  ? 


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3  Here  may  our  sons  and  daughters  come, 

And  find  that  peace  which  swells 
From  grateful  hearts,  when  touched  by  Thee, 
Wherein  Thy  Spirit  dwells. 

4  And  may  pollution  ne'er  have  place 

Within  this  shrine  we  give; 
And  in  it,  through  the  years  to  come. 
Awake  the  dead  to  live; 

5  Live  to  Thy  Kingdom,  live  to  Thee, 

While  life  shall  pass  away, 
Then  greet  again  with  praise^nd  song. 
In  heaven's  eternal  day. 


HYMN  343.     (CM.) 

1  We'll  sing  all  hail  to  Jesus'  name  ! 

And  praise  and  honor  give 
To  Him  who  bled  on  Calvary, 
And  died  that  we  might  live. 

2  He  passed  the  portals  of  the  grave, 

Salvation  was  His  song ! 
He  called  upon  the  sin-bound  soul 
To  join  the  heavenly  throng. 


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3  He  seized  the  keys  of  death  and  hell 

And  bruised  the  serpent's  head; 
He  bid  the  prison  doors  unfold, 
The  grave  yield  up  her  dead  I 

4  The  bread  and  wine  now  represent 

His  sacrifice  for  sin  ; 
Ye  Saints,  partake,  and  testify 
Ye  do  remember  him. 

5  The  sacrament  the  soul  inspires, 

And  calms  the  human  breast ; 
Points  to  tl\e  time  when  faithful  Saints 
Shall  enter  into  rest. 

6  Then,  hail,  all  hail,  to  such  a  Prince 

Who  saves  us  by  his  blood ! 
He's  marked  the  way,  and  bids  us  tread 
The  path  that  leads  to  God. 


HYMN  344.     (L.  M.) 

How  dark  and  gloomy  was  the  night 
When  Satan  did  his  powers  array 

Against  the  Prince  of  life  and  light, 
And  Judas  did  his  Lord  betray  I 


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2  O  how  each  heart  did  throb  with  feai 

"When  He  proclaimed  the  solemn  word> 
"There's  one  of  you  assembled  here 
Who  will  this  night  betray  his  Lord !" 

3  The  hour  arrived,  He  took  the  cup, 

Likewise  the  bread,  and  brake  and  blest; 
"If  I,"  said  He,  "be  lifted  up. 
The  penitent  shall  share  my  rest." 

4  "When  you  shall  meet,  do  this,"  He  cried, 

"United  in  my  doctrine  be. 
In  union,  love  and  peace  abide, 
And  then,  always  remember  Me. 

5  "Though  I'm  betrayed  I  will  return, 

^or  all  the  dead  shall  hear  My  word. 
And  all  My  Saints  shall  cease  to  mourn 
When  heaven  reveals  their  living  Lord/ 

6  May  we  be  of  the  chosen  few 

Who  ever  faithful  will  remain  ; 
And  eat  and  drink  with  Christ  anew, 
And  with  Him  in  His  Kingdom  reign. 

HYMN  345.     (C.M.D.) 

1  O  Lord,  preserve  Thy  chosen  seed, 
They^ve  keenly  felt  the  stroke 
Of  vile  oppression's  iron  grasp. 
And  every  Gentile  yoke. 


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Sustain  their  name,  make  bare  thine  arm, 
Their  rightful  claims  maintain, 

And  bring  Thy  long-since  scattered  band 
Unto  their  lands  again. 

2  Thy  servants,  too,  preserve  from  harm 

As  through  the  earth  they  roam 
With  joyful  news  of  heavenly  birth, 

To  gather  Israel  home. 
And  guide  their  feet  in  paths  that  lead 

To  Israel's  chosen  race, 
And  let  their  remnants  now  behold 

The  plan  of  saving  grace. 

3  May  light  divine  shed  forth  its  ray. 

And  with  the  pure  remain ; 
Jesus  return  to  dwell  on  earth. 

Whose  right  it  is  to  reign  ! 
O,  hasten  on  the  glorious  time 

When  Israel  shall  sing  : 
Hail !  Prince  of  Peace,  Zion's  redeemed, 

Jesus  is  sovereign  King. 

HYMN  346.     (L.M.) 

Oh  what  a  boon  I  the  Sabbath  day, 
To  Saints  who  meet,  its  bliss  to  share; 

To  honor  God's  eternal  way, 
Of  Sabbath  rest  from  worldly  care. 


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2  For  when  they  meet,  they  drink  the  cup, 

And  eat  the  broken  bread  again. 
In  memory  of  One,  lifted  up— 
A  Savior,  once  on  Calvary  slain. 

3  'Twas  His  command,  to  celebrate. 

His  blood,  His  death  upon  the  tree; 
And  here  we  humbly  congregate. 
Glad  His  disciples  yet  to  be. 

4  Until  He  comes  to  earth  again, 

As  King,  among  His  Saints  to  dwell, 
We  will  this  sacred  rite  maintain, 
'Gainst  all  His  foes  of  earth  or  hell ! 

5  He  is  our  Lord,  our  Savior  He; 

And  we  His  Gospel  will  revere, 
So  shall  we  claim  His  love,  and  be 
True  subjects  of  His  kingdom  here  ! 

HYMN  347.    (CM.) 

1  Throughout  this  congregation,  Lord, 

Wilt  thou  thy  presence  give. 
Thy  Spirit  drawing  heavenward — 
Its  life — that  we  may  live  ! 

2  In  psalm  and  song,  may  we  as  one, 

With  praise  on  each  glad  tongue, 
Feel  as  'twere  heaven  already  won 
And  songs  by  angels  sung. 


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3  In  prayer  may  we  uplifted  be, 

Petition  AotV-  as  flood; 
Yet  trusting  all  and  leave  to  thee, 
What  is  for  our  best  good  ! 

4  In  breaking  bread,  and  tasted  cup 

May  we  discern  aright 
That  Savior  who  when  lifted  up. 
Redemption  brought  to  light ! 

5  And  when  Thy  word  distils,  as  rain 

Refresheth  all  the  earth, 
Wilt  thou  not  help  us  to  maintain 
Its  truth,  its  living  worth  ! 

6  Thus  all  our  worship  shall  inspire 

To  consecrate  to  Thee 
Our  time,  our  talent,  each  desire, — 
Time  and  eternity  ! 

HYMN  318.     (lO's.) 
Spirit  of  heaven,  all  pervading  love, 

Deign  to  accept  our  off'ringhere  to-day; 

Take  home  our  hearts  to  purer  realms  above, 

Hear  holy  Father  while  meek  souls  do 

pray !  [kind, 

Teach  us  to  love  with  gracious  hearts  and 

Better  and  kinder  than  our  souls  have 

known. 
Teach  us  a  deep  forgiveness ;that  we,blind. 
May   feel   the  sweert  forgiveness  at  Thy 
throne. 


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2  Spirit  descend !    The  emblem  of  thy   pain 
With  tearful  hearts  together  we  partake; 
Let  us  not  fall  beneath  thy  dark  disdain, 
Give  pow'r  the  sins  of  earth  to  e'er  for- 
sake. 
Ah,  weary  is  the  heart  with  sin  and  woe, 

Oft  do  we  pray  for  peace  amid  our  tears; 
Deep  sobs  despair,  when  o'er  our  spirits,  lo. 
Steals  hope's  sweet  harmony  from  God's 
own  sphere. 

HYMN  349.   (ll's.) 

1  Sweet  friend  of  the  needy,  kind  helper  of 

youth,  [truth, 

Firm  guardian  of  virtue,  bright  lover  of 
Thy  sleep  shall  be  peaceful,  unbroken  thy 

rest,  [breast. 

Thy  spirit,  disburdened,  shall  sleep  on  God's 

2  Oh,   well  we  remember,  sweet  spirit,  the 

light  [night- 

God  lent  us  awhile  ere  it  sank  in  the 
The  night  we   call    death,  yet  in  vain  do 

we  see — 
The  day  spring  of  glory  envelopeth  thee. 

3  In  songs  with  the  angels  thou  takest  thy 

part, 
The  glory  of  heaven  now  filleth  thine  heart; 
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Earth's  woes  now  may  languish — no  more 

for  thy  brow 
Their  thorns  shall  they    weave— tho»    art 

slumbering  now. 

4  The  river  of  heaven  now  laveth  thy  feet; 
Fair  angels  shall  twine  thee  a  bridal  wreath, 

sweet, 
And  am'ranth  immortal  shall  crown  thy 

fair  head — 
In  heaven  they  deem  thee  not,  loved  one, 
as  dead. 

Sweet,  sweet  be  thy  slumber,  unbroken  thy 
rest, 

Sleep  sweet  as  a  babe  on  the  Savior's  kind 
breast, 

God  grant  we  may  meet  thee  on  heaven's 
bright  shore, 

To  part  with  thee,  dear  one,  in  grief,  never- 
more. 


HYMN  350.     (CM. 

1  The  bodies  of  our  dead  are  laid 
In  earth's  inviting  crust. 
Confirming  what  the  Lord  hath  said: 
They  must  return  to  dust. 


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2  Not  so  the  beaming  spirits  bright; 

They  go  not  'neath  the  sod, 
But  upward  take  their  glorious  flight, 
To  paradise  of  God. 

3  They  there,  in  active,  peaceful  state. 

Await  the  final  hour, 
When  Christ  will  open  wide  the  gate, 
By  His  redeeming  power. 

4  The  dead  shall  spring  forth  from  the  earth, 

Redeemed,  immortal  souls. 
No  more  again  to  taste  of  death. 
While  time  eternal  rolls. 

5  With  them  we'll  meet  in  realms  of  love, 

And  everlasting  joy; 
In  mansions,  of  the  Lord  above, 
Where  peace  hath  no  alloy. 

HYMN  351.     (C.M.D.) 

1  What  voice  salutes  the  startled  ear, 

And  wakes  the  stricken  heart. 
Yet  seems  to  chide  each  childish  fear, 

And  life  again  impart  ? 
Is  it  an  echo  of  the  past. 

To  which  we  silent  cling  ? 
"0  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ! 

O  death,  where  is  thy  sting !" 


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This  doth  not  spring  from  earthly  soil, 

Nor  from  its  wisdom  grow  ! 
'Tis  not  evoked  by  student's  toil, 

Though  years  hath  crowned  with  snow  ! 
No  !  rich  experience  bids  this  swell. 

Divine,  its  precious  ring — 
"Oh  grave,  where  is  thy  victory! 

Oh  death,  where  is  thy  sting  !  " 


Here,  where  the  open  bier  sustains 

The  friend  just  passed  away, 
We  know  that  glad  relief  obtains 

From  its  encumb'ring  clay  ! 
"While  by  the  ready  grave  we  stand, 

Exulting  faith  we  bring— 
"Oh  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ! 

Oh  death,  where  is  thy  sting !  " 


And  so  we  thank  Thee,  Father,  God, 

Thy  voice  will  raise  the  dead  ! 
E'en  though  a  thorny  path  they  trod. 

Or  were  by  Calv'ry  led  ! 
'Twas  there  Thy  Son,  our  Savior,  went, 

And  man  by  this  can  sing: 
^'Oh  grave,  where  is  thy  victory ! 

Oh  death,  where  is  thy  sting  !  " 


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HYMN  352.     (P.M.) 

l|"Weep,  weep  for  the  early  dead, 
Tears  for  the  one  we  miss, 
E'en  now  by  the  angels  led 
To  realms  of  perfect  bliss. 

2  Gone,  gone  from  the  home  of  earth. 
Followed  by  deepest  love, 
To  taste  of  the  higher  birth. 
To  dwell  in  the  courts  above  ! 


3  Lost,  lost  shall  we  tearfully  say, 

When  sure  of  heaven  and  God  ? 
It  is  but  the  house  of  clay 
Which  rests  in  the  eager  sod ! 

4  Soft,  soft  let  the  footsteps  fall, 

The  murmuring  heart  be  still, 
'Till  the  triimp  of  angels  call 
The  dead  from  the  crowded  hill ; 


5  Then,  then  we  shall  surely  know, 
What'er  we  meet  is  best. 
For  God  will  again  bestow, 
The  loved,  in  His  tearless  rest ! 


422 

HYMN  353.     {8's,  6's  &  lO's.) 

1  We  lay  thee  softly  down  to  sleep 

Among  the  silent  hills, 
Where  angels  solemn  vigils  keep, 

'Til  time  its  measure  fills. 
Tenderly  parting,  O,  sweet  be  thy  rest  ; 
Joyous  the  meeting  in  realms  of  the  blest. 

2  We  sadly  part  with  one  we  love, 

And  breathe  a  last  farewell ; 
We  lift  our  hearts  to  God  above. 

Who  "doeth  all  things  well.  " 
We  lay  thee  away,  in  the  silent  tomb, 
'Til  eternal  day,  shall  lighten  its  gloom. 


1 


We  gently  strew  thy  grave  with  flow'rs. 
While  our  tears  fall  like  rain  ; 
Lonely  will  be  the  dreary  hours, 
'Til  we  see  thee  again  ; 
Then  gladly  we'll  meet  when  time  is  no 

more, 
And  our  weary  feet    touch    "the    golden 
shore." 

HYMN  354.    (8's  &  7's  D.) 
1  Resting  now  from  care  and  sorrow, 
Resting  from  fatigue  and  pain  ; 
Faithfully  she's  fought  life's  battle- 
Death  to  such  is  endless  gain. 


423 

God  hath  gather'd  home  her  spirit, 
God  hath  taken  what  He  gave  ; 

Friend  and  sister,  sweetly  slumber 
In  the  quiet,  peaceful  grave. 

2  All  her  warfare  is  accomplished  ; 

Bid  her  now  a  fond  adieu  ; 
Brief  the  parting,  glad  the  meeting, 

That  shall  nearest  ties  renew ; 
True  and  tender,  self-denying, 

One  of  Truth's  disciples  brave — 
Let  her  sleep,  she  needs  to  slumber 

In  the  quiet,  peaceful  grave. 

3  Shall  we  mourn  for  one  who's  left  us  ? 

Yes,  our  tears  we  needs  must  blend 
Love's  own  offering,  this,  we  owe  thee. 

Faithful  mother,  faithful  friend  ; 
"While  we  look  for  consolation 

Unto  Him,  "The  strong  to  save"— 
Friend  and  sister,  sweetly  slumber 

In  the  quiet,  peaceful  grave. 

HYMN    355.     (8's  &  7's.) 

1  Sing  ye  of  a  home  immortal. 

Where  there's  no  more  grief  or  pain. 
Where  there  dwelleth  love  eternal. 
And  there  is  no  sad  refrain. 


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2  No  more  weeping,  no  more  sighing, 

No  more  agonizing  fears, 
And  no  requiem  for  the  dying, 
Chanted  'mid  the  falling  tears. 

3  There  the  righteous  live  forever 

In  the  beauteous  "better  land," 
And  no  parting  scenes  shall  sever 
Happy  hearts  in  household  band. 

4  Sweetest  strains  of  music  ringing, 

Echo  through  the  wide  domain  ; 
Choirs  of  heavenly  voices  singing, 
"Nevermore  to  part  again  !" 

5  O  !  the  rapt'rous  joy  of  meeting, 

Just  beside  the  heavenly  gate. 
With  a  sweet  and  tender  greeting, 
Those  for  whom  we  fondly  wait ! 

6  Angel  escorts,  bearing  banners, 

Every  entrance  watch  to  see, 
One,  who  cometh  with  hosannas, 
Marching  on  to  victory, 

7  Coming  up  through  tribulation, 

Where  the  Savior's  feet  have  trod 
Christ  the  guide  to  exaltation. 
Upward  to  the  throne  of  God. 


425 
HYMN  356.     (6's.) 

1  Come!  Saints  of  latter  days, 

Unite  in  cheerful  songs  ; 
Come  !  sing  oar  Father's  praise- 
To  whom  all  praise  belongs. 

2  Sing,  forthe  joyful  time. 

By  prophets  long  foretold. 
The  age  of  truchs  sublime 
Our  mortal  eyes  behold. 

3  Look  down,  ye  bards,  and  seers, 

Who  sang  in  ages  past, 
The  Zion  of  your  dreams 
Established  is  at  last* 

4  Zion  is  famed  afar, 

And  more  renowned  shall  be; 
Behold  !  the  rising  star 

Whose  brightness  kings  shall  see. 

5  Let  Zion's  foes  combine 

To  hold  her  sons  in  thrall; 
Zion,  by  help  divine. 
Will  triumph  over  all. 

6  God,  in  His  own  good  time, 

Will  crown  the  pure  and  true ; 
God  will  be  glorified, 

Whate'er  the  nations  do. 


426 
HYMN  357.     (P.  M.) 

1  The  day  of  redemption,  so  near  is  at  hand — 
We  can  sing  in  spite  of  oppression; 
But  never,  to  meet  e'en  a  nation's  demand 
Will  we  feign  either  fear,  or  depression; 
The  foes  of  our  faith,  like  the  billows,  may 
foam 
"But  a  rest  for  the  Saints  yet  remaineth," 
So  we'll  sing  and  rejoice  in  our  own  moun- 
tain home, 
That  "the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth." 

2''Proscribed,  for  opinion,  in  liberty's  land- 
Face  we  bondage,  misrule  and  disaster; 
Yet  e'en  unto  death,  by  the   truth  may  we 
stand. 
And  be  leal  to  our  Lord  and  our  Master. 
But  sooner  the  ocean  may  quieted  be. 
And  sooner  may  mortals  enchain  it. 
Than   souls  can  be  fettered,  whom  truth 

maketh  free, 
While"the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth." 

3  The  heralds  of  truth  yet  shall  compass  the 
earth; 
And  gather  "the  wheat"  to  the  garner; 
The    honest   will    welcome  the  tidings  of 
worth, 
Undismay'd  by  the  wrath  of  the  scorner. 


427 

The  law  of  Jehovah  we  needs  must  fulfil, 
We  cannot  reject  or  disdain  it; 

'Tis  "the  hour  of  His  judgment,"  and  scof- 
fers will  feel 
Thaf'the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth." 

4  "From  the  wise    and    the    prudent,"  the 

haughty  and  high 
The  loftiest  truths  are  oft  hidden; 
To  "the  feast  of  the  Bridegroom"   whose 
coming  is  nigh, 
The  halt  and  the  humble  are  bidden; 
Through  obedience,  the  Lord  doth  a  witness 
bestow; 
Which  any  one  seeking  obtaineth; 
And  thus  do  His  people  assuredly  know 
That"the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth." 

5  Shall  we  barter  our  souls  for  a  nation's  ap- 

plause. 
That  denies  us  fair  representation? 
Are  we  traitors?  Nay,  verily,  just  is  our  cause; 

'Twill  survive  e'en  unjust  legislation. 
The  faith  of  the  Saints  shall  astonish  the 
world. 
And  puzzle  the  wise  to  explain  it; 
Hosanna!  hosanna!  Truth's  flag  is  unfurled; 
And"the  Lord  God  Omnipotent  reigneth." 


428 

HYMN  358.    (P.  M.) 

1  The  Truth  has  come  forth  in  the  last  dis- 
pensation, 
The  Truth  which  has  ever  been  anarchy's 
rod; 
And  its  friends,  in  the  midst  of    a  wild, 
rampant  nation, 
Sing  praises  and  honor  and  glory  to  God. 
We  will  sing!  we  must  sing!  though  the 
ecorner  may  scoff  it, 
And  hypocrites  rage  around  God's  people 
free; 
He  hath  said  in  His  word,  by  the   voice  of 
His  Prophet, 
"The  song  of  the  righteous  is  a  prayer 
unto  me." 

2  King  Pharaoh  strove,  in  the  time  of  good 
Moses, 
To  keep  ancient  Israel  in  bondage  to  him; 
And  to-day,  in  like  manner,  a  nation  pro- 
poses, 
To  render  our  prospects,  as  hopeless  and 
•.  grim: 

But  we'll  stand!  as  they  stood!  and  we'll  see 
the  salvation. 
Which  bore  them  triumphantly  through 
the  Red  Sea: 


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And  we'll  sing!  for  'tis  written  in   God's 
revelation, 
"The  song  of  the  righteous  is  a  prayer 
unto  me." 

3  And  blessings  shall  follow,  yea,  blessings 
unnumbered 
Shall  answer  this  token,  "the  song  of  the 
heart:" 
Oh  voices  long  silent!  oh  muse  that  hath 
slumbered! 
Awake!  and  in  union  sweet  praises  im- 
part. 
We  will  sing  of  His  grace  in  this  imminent 
hour. 
Whose  love  is  our  refuge,  and  ever  shall 
be; 
Who  hath  said  to  His  Saints,  in  this  day  of 
His  power, 
"The  song  of    the  righteous  is  a  prayer 
unto  me." 

HYMN  359.     (P.M.) 

1  Oh !  blest  was  the  day  when  the  Prophet 
and  Seer, 
(Who  stands  at   the  head  of    this    last 
dispensation,) 
Insplr'd  from  above  by   "The  Father"  of 
Love, 


430 

Form'd  the  Daughters    of    Zion*s  great 

organization. 
Its  purpose,  indeed,  is  to  comfort  and 

feed 
The  honest  and  poor  in  distress  and  in 

need. 
Oh!  the  Daughters  of  Zion,  the  friends 

of  the  poor,  [pure. 

Are  exemplars  of  faith,hope  and  charity, 

CHORUS. 

Oh !  the  Daugliters  of  Zion,  the  friends  of 

the  poor, 
Are  exemplars  of  faith,  hope  and  charity, 

pure. 

Oh !   Daughters    of  Truth,  ye    have   cause 
to  rejoice, 
Lo  !  the  key  of  advancement  is  placed  in 
your  keeping; 
To  help  with  your  might  w^hatsoever  is  right, 
To  gladden  their  hearts  who  are  weary  of 
weeping. 
By  commandment  divine, Zion's  daugh- 
ters must  shine, 
And  all  of  the  sex,  e'en  as  one,  should 
combine;  [ensure, 

For  a  oneness  of  action  success  will 
In  resisting  the  wrongs  that  'tis  wrong 
to  endure.  Chorus. 


431 

3  Oh,   woman  !  God  gave  thee  the   longing 

to  bless. 

Thy  touch  like  Compassion's,  is  warm  and 

caressing ;  [distress. 

There  is  power  in  thy  weakness  to  soften 

To  brighten  the  gloom  and  the  darkness 

depressing  : 

And  not  in  the  rear,  hence,  need  woman 

appear;  [near; 

Her    star  is    ascending,   her  zenith  is 

Like  an  angel  of  mercy,  she'll  stand  in 

the  van, 
The  joy  of  the  world,  and  the  glory  of 
man. 

Chorus. 

4  Oh  !  be  of  good  cheer,  far-extending  we  see 

The  rosy-hued    dawn    like    a    vision    of 

beauty  ; 

Its  glory  and  light  can  interpreted  be  : 

Go  on,  in  the  pathway  of  love  and  of  duty! 

The  brave  earnest  soul  will  arrive  at  its 

goal ;  [unroll ; 

True  heroes  are  crowned  as  the  ages 

There  is  blessing  in  blessing,  admit  it 

we  must. 
And  there's  honor  in  helping  a  cause 
that  is  just. 

Chorus. 


432 

HYMN  380.     (8's  &  6's  &  8's.) 

1  Oh  that  my  soul  in  joy  might  meet 

My  lov'd  Redeemer's  face, 
In  blessed  confidence  might  greet 

The  throne  of  heav'nly  grace! 
That,  as  my  soul  ascends  on  high. 
The  happy  paeans  of  the  sky 
Might  ring  a  glad  farewell  to  earth 
And  welcome  to  a  heav'nly  birth. 

2  Oh  that  ray  soul  might  learn  to  live 

The  laws  that  are  most  high; 
Learn  sweetly,  meekly  to  forgive 

And  grandly  how  to  die! 
That  with  its  last  farewell  to  earth, 
A  gem  of  bright,  celestial  worth, 
'Twould  find  its  mansion  'mong  the  blest — 
The  happy  souls  whom  Christ  loves  best! 

3  Oh  teach  me,  Lord,  within  my  heart, 

The  law  that  leads  to  Thee; 
And  give  me  pow'r  to  choose  the  part 

That  leaves  the  soul  most  free. 
To  Thee  my  dimmed,  blurred  life  would  rise 
To  purer  realms  beyond  the  skies; 
My  every  hope  and  wish  shall  be 
To  still  live  nearer,  Lord,  to  Thee. 


433 
HYMN  361.     (lO's.) 

1  Take  courage,  Saints,  and  faint  not  by  the 

way. 
Though    storm    clouds     thick    and    fast 

be  hov'ring  nigh, 
The  sun  proclaims  the  glory  of  the  day 
Behind  the  cloud  as  in  the  cloudless  sky. 

2  The  darkest  hour  is  just  before  the  dawn, 

Yet  who  shall  doubt  the  fast  approaching 

morn; 
Or  when  we  see  the  snow-clad  hedge  and    * 

lawn 
Who  dares  to  say  that  spring  will  ne'er 

return. 

3  'Tis  meet  that  some  should  now  and  then 

be  left 
To  blindly  grope  in  life's  sequestered  shade; 
To  feel  their  breast  of  life  and  hope  bereft, 
Till  all  their  sins  are  on  the  altar  laid. 

No  vain  aspiring  can  the  soul  afford  ; 
God's     searching    eyes     will    ev'ry     vice     • 
assail  ; 
The  wrong  must  perish  like  the  miser's 
hoard, 
Or  as  the  chatf  before  the  passing  gale. 

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434 

5  God  knows  the  proper  path  to  lead  us  in, 

And  what  is  best  that  we  should  do  and 
know 
To  win  the  vict'ry  over  death  and  sin , 
And  fit  us  for  the  reign  of  peace  below. 

6  Let  not  the  heart  be  sad  at  trials  here, 

But  sense  how  e'en  the  Savior  suffered  ill; 
He  bore  the  cruel  thorn,  the  galling  spear 
To  glorify  His  Father's  holy  will. 

HYMN  362.    (8's  &  6's  D.) 

1  Uphold  the  right,  tho'  fierce  the  fight. 

And  pow'rful  is  the  foe; 

As  freedom's  friend,  her  cause  defend, 
Nor  fear  nor  favor  show. 

No  coward  can  be  called  a  man- 
No  friend  will  friends  betray  ; 

"Who  would  be  free,"  alert  must  be  ; 
Indifference  will  not  pay. 

2  Note  how  they  toil  whose  aim  is  spoil, 

Who  plundering  plots  devise  ; 
Yet  time  will  teach,  that  fools  o'erreach 

The  mark,  and  lose  the  prize. 
Can  justice  deign  to  wrong  maintain, 

Whoever  wills  it  so  ? 
Can  honor  mate  with  treach'rous  hate  ? 

Can  figs  on  thistles  grow  ? 


435 

3  Dare  to  be  true,  and  hopeful  too  ; 

Be  watchful,  brave  and  shrewd  ; 

Weigh  every  act ;  be  wise,  in  fact. 
To  serve  the  general  good. 

Nor  basely  yield,  nor  quit  a  field- 
Important  is  the  fray  ; 

Scorn  to  recede,  there  is  no  need 
To  give  our  rights  away. 

4  Left  handed  fraud  let  those  applaud 

Who  would  by  fraud  prevail ; 
In  freedom's  name,  contest  their  claim. 

Use  no  such  word  as  fail ; 
Honor  we  must  each  sacred  trust, 

And  rightful  zeal  display; 
Our  part  fulfil,  then,  come  what  will, 

High  heaven  will  clear  the  way. 

HYMN  363.    (7's.) 

1  Rev'rently  and  meekly  now 
Let  thy  head  most  humbly  bow  ; 
Think  of  Me,  thou  ransom'd  one; 
Think  what  for  thee  I  have  done; 
With  My  blood  that  dripp'd  like  rain, 
Sweat  in  agony  of  pain  ; 
With  My  body  on  the  tree, 
I  have  ransom'd  even  thee. 


436 

In  this  bread  now  blest  for  thee, 
Emblem  of  My  body  see  ; 
In  this  water  or  this  wine, 
Emblem  of  My  blood  divine. 
Oh,  remember  what  was  done 
That  the  sinner  might  be  won— 
On  the  cross  at  Calvary 
I  have  suffered  death  for  thee  ! 


3  Bid  thine  heart  all  strife  to  cease 
With  thy  brother  be  at  peace  ; 
O  forgive,  as  thou  wouldst  be 
E'en  forgiven  now  by  Me. 
In  the  solemn  faith  of  prayer 
Cast  upon  Me  all  thy  care. 
And  My  Spirit's  grace  shall  be 
Like  a  fountain  unto  thee  ! 


At  the  throne  I  intercede  ; 
For  thee  ever  do  I  plead  ; 
I  have  loved  thee  as  thy  friend 
With  a  love  that  cannot  end. 
Be  obedient,  I  implore, 
Prayerful,  watchful  evermore, 
And  be  constant  unto  Me 
That  thy  Savior  I  may  be. 


437 
HYMN  364.     (L.  M.) 

All- wise,  Eternal,  Loving  One, 
Our  friend,  our  guide,  in  days  gone  by,. 

Sustain  us  till  our  race  is  run 
To  serve  Thee  with  a  single  eye. 

2  We  feel  our  weakness  day  by  day. 

Unless  Thy  grace  our  bosoms  fill ; 
O,  grant  us  wisdom,  Lord,  we  pray, 
To  learn  and  love  Thy  holy  will. 

3  Prone  as  the  sparks  to  upward  lly 

Are  we  to  choose  the  paths  of  sin. 
But  with  Thy  grace  forever  nigh 
The  narrow  gate  we  enter  in. 

4  The  arm  of  flesh  we  dare  not  trust, 

Man's  purpose  turns,  his  love  grows  coldj 
But,  Thou,  O  Lord,  unchanging,  just. 
Thy  truth.  Thy  love  were  never  told. 

5  O  help  us  then  to  trust  in  Thee, 

In  life,  in  death,  in  weal  or  woe, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  charity. 
And  love,  and  peace  to  all  below. 


438 

HYMN  365.     (2  6's  &  4,  3  6's  &  4.) 

1  Our  mountain  home  so  dear, 
Where  crystal  waters  clear 

Flow  ever  free, 
While  thro'  the  valleys  wide, 
The  flowers  on  every  side, 
Blooming  in  stately  pride, 

Are  fair  to  see. 

2  We'll  roam  the  verdant  hills. 
And  by  the  sparkling  rills 

Pluck  the  wild  flowers; 
The  fragrance  on  the  air, 
The  landscape  bright  and  fair. 
And  sunshine  everywhere, 

Make  pleasant  hours. 

3  In  sylvan  depth  and  shade, 
In  forest  and  in  glade. 

Where'er  we  pass, 
The  hand  of  God  we  see, 
In  leaf,  and  bud,  and  tree, 
Or  bird  or  humming  bee, 

Or  blade  of  grass. 

4  The  streamlet,  flower  and  sod 
Bespeak  the  works  of  God, 

And  all  combine, 
With  most  transporting  grace, 
His  handiwork  to  trace. 
Through  nature's  smiling  face, 

In  heart  divine. 


439 
HYMN  366.     (8's  &  7's  D.) 

1  la  remembrance  of  Thy  suffering, 

Lord,  these  emblems  we  partake, 
When  Thyself  Thou  gav'st  an  off' ring- 
Dying  for  the  sinner's  sake. 

We've  forgiven  as  Thou  biddest 
All  who've  trespassed  against  us, 

Lord,  forgive  as  we've  forgiven, 
All  Thou  seest  amiss  in  us. 

2  Purify  our  hearts,  our  Savior, 

Let  us  go  not  far  astray. 
That  we  may  be  counted  worthy 

Of  Thy  Spirit,  day  by  day. 
When  temptations  are  before  us, 

Give  us  strength  to  overcome  ; 
Always  guard  us  in  our  wanderings, 

Till  we  leave  our  earthly  home. 

3  When  Thou  comest  in  Thy  glory 

To  this  earth  to  rule  and  reign. 
And  with  faithful  ones  partakest 

Of  the  bread  and  wine  again. 
May  we  be  among  the  number 

Worthy  to  surround  the  board, 
And  partake  anew  the  emblems 

Of  the  sufferings  of  our  Lord. 


440 
HYMN    367.     (8's&7's.) 

1  Sing  the  sweet  and  touching  story, 

Of  the  babe  in  Beth'] em  born  ; 

How  the  morning  star  with  glory 

Lighted  that  auspicious  morn. 

2  What  more  beautiful  and  tender 

Than  the  blessed  Savior's  birth  ? 
Cradled  in  a  lowly  manger, 
Was  the  King  of  all  the  earth. 

3  Birds  had  nests,  the  foxes  roaming 

Had  their  refuge  free  from  care  ; 
Jesus  had  no  safe  abiding- 
Homeless  pilgrim  everywhere. 

4  Come  to  do  His  Father's  bidding. 

Fresh  from  brilliant  courts  on  high. 
Holy  missions  thus  falfilling— 
Here  to  suffer  and  to  die. 

5  Now  for  us  He's  interceding 

In  bright  mansions  up  above, 
"Father,  guide  them,"  thus  He's  pleading, 
"Save  them  through  redeeming  love." 


441 
HYMN  368.     (8-8's.) 

1  When  dark  and  drear  the  skies  appear, 

And  doubt  and  dread  would  thee  enthrall, 
Look  up  nor  fear,  the  day  is  near, 

And  Providence  is  over  all. 
From  heav'n  above,  His  light  and  love, 

God  giveth  freely  when  we  call ; 
Our  utmost  need  is  oft  decreed, 

And  Providence  is  over  all. 

2  With  jealous  zeal  God  guards  our  weal, 

And  lifts  our  wayward  thoughts  above  ; 
When  storms  assail  life's  bark  so  frail, 

We  seek  the  haven  of  His  love. 
And  when  our  eyes  transcend  the  skies. 

His  gracious  purpose  is  complete, 
No  more  the  night  distracts  our  sight — 

The  clouds  are  all  beneath  our  feet. 

3  The  direst  woe  that  mortals  know, 

Can  ne'er  the  honest  heart  appall. 
Who  holds  the  trust— that  God  is  just, 

And  Providence  is  over  all. 
Should  foes  increase  to  mar  our  peace, 

Frustrated  all  their  plans  shall  fall. 
Our  utmost  need  is  oft  decreed, 

And  Providence  is  over  all. 


442 

HYMN  369.      (L.  M.) 

1  The  nations  bow  to  Satan's  thrall; 

He  fills  with  strife  the  souls  of  men; 
He  seeks  to  blind  them  one  and  all, 
Lest  they  the  way  of  life  obtain. 

2  Soon  shall  the  crash  of  war  resound  ! 

Hark,  hark,  it  spreads  from  land  to  land! 
Alone  on  earth  can  peace  be  found 
With  Z ion's  favor 'd  faithful  band. 

3  Behold  the  gloom  and  strife  dispelled  ! 

The  glorious  day  succeeds  the  night. 
And  Satan's  powers  have  all  been  quelled — 
See,  see  the  clear  millennial  light! 

4  Now  peace  and  love  o'er  earth  extend, 

The  air  resounds  with  sweet  refrains; 
The  voices  of  the  righteous  blend 
In  praise  of  Christ  who  o'er  them  reigns. 


INDEX  TO  FIRST  LINES. 


Adieu,  my  dear  brethren,  adieu 233 

Adieu  to  the  city,  etc P-  P-  Pratt.  244 

Afflicted  Saint,  to  Christ  draw  near Fawceti.  287 

Again  we  meet  around  the  board E.  R.  Snow.  399 

A  holy  angel  from  on  high P.  P.  Pratt.  216 

All  hail  the  glorious  day 294 

All  hail  1  the  new-born  year P.  P.  Pratt.  346 

All  praise  to  our  Eedeeming  Lord Wesley's  Col.  117 

All-wise,  Eternal,  Loving  One J.  Chrystal.  437 

All  you  that  love  Immanuel's  name Fellowes.  172 

An  angel  came  down,  etc W.  W.  Phelps.  251 

An  angel  from  on  high P.  P.  Pratt.  218 

And  are  we  yet  alive Wesley'' s  Col.  116 

Another  day  has  fled  and  gone P.  P.  Pratt.  311 

A  poor,  wayfaring  man  of  grief Montgomery.  254 

Arise  1  arise  !  with  joy  survey Kelly.    26 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise  , Wesley's  Col.  152 

Arise,  O  glorious  Zion W.G.  Mills.     29 

A  Saint!  and  is  the  title  mine M.  A.  Morton.  368 

As  the  dew,  from  heaven  distilling P.  P.  Pratt.  103 

At  first  the  babe  of  Bethlehem do.  208 

Author  of  faith.  Eternal  Word ...   Wesley's  Col.    56 

Awake  !  O  ye  people,  etc W.  W.  Phelps.  190 

Awake  !  ye  Saints  of  God,  awake E.  M.  Snow.  329 

Away  with  our  fears,  etc Wesley's  Gol.    68 


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Beautiful  Zlan  for  me C  W.  Penrose.  S19 

Before  all  lands  in  east  or  west A.  Ross.    82 

Before  Jehovah's  glorious  throne Wesley''s  Col.    97 

Behold  the  Great  Kedeemer  die E.  R.  Snow.  400 

Behold,  the  Great  Kedeemer  comes P.  P.  Pratt.  201 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God 174 

Behold  the  Mount,  etc P.  P.  Pratt.  203 

Behold,  the  mountain  of  the  Lord Logan.  219 

Behold,  the  Savior  comes P.  P.  Pratt.  202 

Behold  thy  sons  and  daughters,  Lord  . .  do.  162 

Behold  !  the  harvest  wide  estends P.  P.  Pratt.  243 

Be  it  my  only  wisdom  here Wesley's  Col.    86 

Beloved  brethren,  sing  His  praise 24 

c 

Captain  of  Israel's  host,  etc Wesley''s  Col.    86 

Cease,  ye  fond  parents,  etc i?.  R.  Snow.  395 j 

Cheer,  Saints,  cheer,  etc J.  F.  Bell.  364; 

Children  of  Zion,  awake  from    our  sadness 322 

Come,  all  ye  Saints,  etc J.  Jaques.  389 

Come,  all  ye  Saints  who,  etc W.  W.  Phelps.     19 

Come,  all  ye  sons  of  God,  etc T.  Davenport.  180 

Come,  all  ye  sons  of  Zion W.  W.  Phelps   257 

Come,  come,  ye  Saints,  etc W.  Clayton     58 

Come,  dearest  Lord,  etc Watts.  101 

Come,  follow  me,  the  Savior  said J.  Nicholson.  404 

Come,  go  with  me,  etc C.  H.  Wheelock.  397 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls Watts.    96 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  etc Wesley's  Col,    54 

Come,  let  us  anew,  our  journey,  etc do.  51 

Come,  let  us  purpose  with  one  heart J.  Lyon.  123 

Come,  let  us  sing,  etc W.  W.  Phelps.  227 


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PAGE. 

Come,  listen  to  a  prophet's  voice 266 

Gome,  O  thou  King  of  kings PP.  Pratt.  209 

Come,  Saints  of  latter  days E.  H.  Woodmansee.  425 

Come,  thou  Desire  of  all  Thy  Saints Steele.  101 

Come,  thou  glorious  day  of  promise 246 

Come  to  me,  will  ye  come,  etc W.  W.  Phelps.  326 

Come  "we  that  love  the  Lord Watts.  36 

Creation  speaks  with  awful  voice P.  P.  Pratt.  185 

D 

Daniel's  wisdom  may  I  know 288 

Dark  is  the  human  mind E.  L.  Sloan.    98 

Deseret !  Deseret !  'Tis  the  home,  etc W.  Willes.  383 

Do  we  not  know  that  solemn  word Watts.  168 

Do  what  is  right,  the  day  dawn  is  breaking 165 

Dov/n  by  the  river's  verdant  side 320 

E 

Earth  is  the  place  where,  etc P.  P.  Pratt.  203 

Earth,  with  her,  etc W.  W.  Phelps.  258 

Earthly  happiness  is  fleeting E.  B.  Snow.  354 

Ere  long  the  vail  will,  etc P.  P.  Pratt.     17 

'^'xcept  the  Lord  conduct,  etc Wesley's  Col.  136 

F 

Farewell  all  earthly  honors 210 

Farewell,  my  kind,  etc P.  P.  Pratt.  242 

Farewell,  our  friends,  etc W.  W.  Phelj^s.  234 

Farewell,  ye  servants  of  the  Lord P.  P.  Pratt.  246 

Father,  how  wide  Thy  glories  shine Watts.     72 

Father  in  heaven,  we  do  believe P.  P.  Pratt.  177 

For  the  strength,  etc  Altd.  hy  E.  L.  Sloan.    92 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies Watts.    89 

From  Greenlands's  icy  mountains Heber.  235 

From  the  regions  of  glory W.  W.  Phelps.  191 


446 
G 

PAGE. 

Gently  raise  the  sacred  strain W.  W.  Phelps.  160 

Give  us  room  that  we  may  dwell 57] 

Glorious  things  are  sung  of  Zion W.  W.  Phelps.     79 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken Newton. 

Glory  to  God  on  high Boden.  14£ 

Glory  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night Kenn.  2281 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way Coioper.    28 

God  of  all  consolation,  take Wesley's  Col.  140 

God  spake  the  word,  etc W.   W.Phelps.     20 

Go,  ye  Gospel  heralds,  go M.  Travis.    99 

Go,  ye  messengers  of  glory John  Taylor.  293 

Go,  ye  messengers  of  heaven 

Great  God,  attend  while  Zion  sings Watts.  146 

Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim do. 

Great  God,  to  Thee  my  evening  song Steele. 

Great  is  the  Lord  !  'tis  good,  etc E.  B.  Snow. 

Great  Spirit,  listen,  etc C.  W.  Penrose.  371 

Guide  us,  O  thou  Great  Jehovah Robinson.  259 

H 

Hail !  bright  millennial  day  of  rest J.  Lyon.     74 

Hail  to  the  brightness  of,  etc 2\  Hastings.  356 

Happy  the  man  who  finds,  etc Wesley's  Col. 

Happy  the  souls  who  first  believed ....  do.  40 

'  Hark  I  from  afar  a  funeral  knell E.  R.  Snow. 

Hark  1  listen  to  the  gentle  strain P.  P.  Pratt. 

Hark  !  listen  to  the  trumpeters 283 

Hark  I  the  song  of  Jubilee Montgomery.  107 

Hark  I  ten  thousand,  etc ;  .Dr.  Raffles.  170 

Hark  !  ye  mortals.     Hist !  be  still P.  P.  Pratt. 

Haste  glorious  day,  when,  etc W.  Clegg.  230 

He  died  !  the  great  Redeemer  died Watts.  155 


447 

PAGE 

High  on  the  mountain  top J .  H.  Johnson.  134: 

Ho,  ho,  for  the  Temple's,  etc W.  W.  Phelps,  333 

Hosanna  to  the  great  Messiah P.  P.  Pratt.  204 

How  are  Thy  servants  blest !   O  Lord Addison.     61 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet Watts.  118 

How  dark  and  gloomy , etc R.  Alldridge.  412 

How  firm  a  foundation,  etc Kirkham.  260 

How  fleet  the  precious  moment,  etc P.  P.  Pratt.  312 

How  foolish  to  the  carnal  mind do.  178 

How  great  the  wisdom,  etc E.  R.  Snoio .  401 

How  great  the  joy,  that  promised  day 131 

How  often  in  sweet  meditation,  etc.   ..P.  P.  Pratt.  237 

How  pleasant  'tis  to  see Watts.  261 

How  pleased  and  blessed  was  I do.     262 

How  sweet  communion  is  on  earth 125 

How  swift  the  months,,  etc H.  W.  Naisbitt.  408 

How  will  the  Saints  rejoice  to  tell 43 

I 

If  you  could  hie  to  Kolob W.  W.  Phelps.  252 

I  have  no  home.  Where  shall  I  go Lucy  Smith.  323 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives Medley.  158 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  while  I've  breath Watts.    66 

I'll  serve  the  Lord  while,  etc E.  R.  Snow.  367 

I  long  to  breathe,  etc M.  A.  Johnstone.  388 

In  ancient  times  a  man  of  God P.  P.  Pratt.  176 

In  Jordan's  tide,  etc Rippon' sOol.    164 

In  remembrance  of  Thy E.  Stephens.  439 

Inspirer  of  the  ancient  Seers Wesley's  Col.    55 

In  the  sun  and  moon  and  stars Heber.  214 

I  saw  a  mighty  angel  fly         292 

Israel,  Israel,  God  is  calling R.  Smyth.  154 

Israel,  awake  from  thy,"  etc J.  McGregor.    89 


448  J 

Jehovah,  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth 25  ] 

Jesus,  from  whom  all,  etc Wesley's  Col.    41 

Jesus,  mighty  King  of  Zion Fellowes.  163 

Jesus,  once  of  humble  birth P.  P.  Pratt.  206 

Jesus,  thou  all-redeeming  Lord Wesley's  Col.    50 

Joy  to  the  World  I  the  Lord  will  come Watts.    15 

Judges,  who  rule  the  world  by  laws Watts.  222 

K 

Know  this  that  every  soul  is  free 263 

L 

Let  earth  and  heaven  agree Wesley's  Col.    48 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend Watts.      6 

Let  Judah  rejoice  in  this  glorious  news 299 

Let  sinners  take  their  course Watts.     18 

Let  earth's  inhabitants  rejoice W.  Clegg.  188 

Let  us  pray,  gladly  pray W.   W.   Phelps.  194 

Let  Zion  in  her  beauty  rise 195 

Let  those  who  would  be  Saints,  etc E.  R.  Snow.  182 

Lift  up  your  heads,  etc , P.  P.  Pratt.  314 

Lo !  on  the  water's  brink  we  stand 179 

Lo  !  the  Gentile  chain  is  broken P.  P.  Pratt.  102 

Lo  !  the  mighty  God  appearing 64 

Lord,  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  now E.  L.  Sloan.  224 

Lord,  when  iniquities  abound Watts.  221 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing Burder.  107 

Lord,  make  Thy  mercy  known 

Lord,  Thou  hast  searched,  etc Watts.  122 

Lord,  Thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray do.      231 

Lord,  we  come  before  Thee  now Hammond.  100 

M 
May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Savior Newton.  148 


449 

PAGE. 

May  we,  who  know  the  joyful  sound 108 

Men  of  God  !  go  take  your  stations Kelly.  94 

'Mid  scenes  of  confusion,  etc 318 

Mortals  awake  !  with  angels  join Medley.  21 

Mourn  not  for  those  who,  etc E.  L.  Sloan.  172 

My  Father  in  heaven,  etc M.  A.  Morton.  369 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys Watts.  61 

My  soul  is  full  of  peace  and  love 197 

N 

Now  he's  gone,  we'd  not  recall  him 169 

Now,  is  the  voice,  etc Mrs.  Sigourney.  141 

Now  let  us  rejoice  in  the  day,  etc W.  W.  Phelps.  198 

Now  we'll  sing  with  one  accord do.  189 

O 

O  awake  !  my  slumbering  minstrel U.  R.  Snow.  133 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness Williams.     95 

O  fear  not,  brother,  etc C.  W.  Wandell.  135 

O  give  me  back  my  prophet  dear 348 

O  God !  our  help  in  ages  past Wesley's  Col.  147 

O  God  !  the  Eternal  Father W.  W.  Phelps.  156 

O  God,  Thou  God,  that  rules  on  high E.E.  Snoiv.  394 

O  God,  Thou  great,  Thou  good,  Thou  wise 112 

O  God,  we  raise  to  Thee B.  Snow.    46 

O  !  happy  is  the  man  who  hears 31 

O  happy  home  !  O  blest  abode  ! M.  Morton.     76 

O  happy  souls  who  pray. W.  W.  JPhelps.     12 

Oh,  blest  was  the  day,  etc E.  H.  Woodmansee.  429 

Oh,  that  my  soul  in  joy  might  meet.. 31. M.  Johnson.  432 

Oh,  what  a  boon H.  W.  Naisbitt.  414 

O  Jesus  !  the  giver  of  all  we  enjoy. . .  W.  W.  Phelps.    22 

O  Lord,  do  Thou  in  heaven  seal J,  Lyo7i.  129 

O  Lord,  do  Thou  Thy  gifts  bestow do.        91 


450 

PAGE. 

O  Lord  of  Hosts,  we  now  invoke A.  Dalrymple.  402 

O  Lord,  our  Father,  let  Thy  grace 167 

O  Lord,  our  sovereign  King 84 

O  Lord  !  responsive  to  Thy  call 60 

O  Lord,  preserve  Thy  chosen  seed R.  Alldridge.  413 

O,  my  father.  Thou  that  dwellest E.  R.  Snow.  143 

Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day Watts,  224 

Once  more  we  come  before  our  God Lyte.  105 

On  the  mountain's  top  appearing Kelly,  115 

O  Saints,  have  you  seen,  etc P.  P.  Pratt,    70 

O  say  what  is  truth,  etc J.  Jaques.    71 

O,  stop  and  tell  me.  Red  Man W.  W.  Phelps.  341 

O  Thou,  at  whose  almighty  word. Newton.  104 

O  Thou,  at  whose  supreme,  etc 1.  E.  Reading.  380 

O  Thou  who  hast  promised  in  love  to  receive. 351 

Our  Father,  in  the  sacred  name J.  Jaques.  363 

Our  mountain  home E.  B.  Wells.  438 

O  who  has  not  searched,  etc P.  P.  Pratt.  307 

O,  wovildst  thou  fi-om  bondage C.  W.  Penrose.  352 

O.ye  mountains  high,  etc C.  W.  Penrose.  376 

O  Zion,  when  I  think  of  thee Kelly.  321 

P 

Peace,  troubled  soul  !  thou  need'st  not  fear 32 

Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow Kenn.  149 

Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise Stewart's  Col.     13 

Praise  to  the  man,  etc W.W.  Phelps.  325 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  my  heart  shall  join Watts.  119 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  'tis  good  to  raise do.        67 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire Montgomery .  358 

R 

Redeemer  of  Israel W.  W.  Phelps.  212 

Repent,  ye  Gentiles  all . .   P.  P.  Pratt.  181 


451 

PAGE, 

Rest  for  the  weary  soul H.  TV.  Naiahitt.  406 

Resting  now  from  care,  etc E.  H.  Woodmansee.  422 

Rev'rently  and  meekly  now J.  L.  Townsend.  435 

S 

Salvation,  sacred  word  of  love B.  Hanham.  120 

Satan's  empire  long  has  flourished E.  L.  Sloan.     99 

School  thy  feelings,  O  my  brother. .  .C.  }F.  Penrose.  405 

See!  all  creation  joins W.W.  Phelps.    11 

See  how  the  morning  sun do.  225 

See,  the  mighty  angel  flying R.  B.  Thompson.  114 

Shall  I,  for  fear  of  feeble  man Wesley's  Col.     77 

Should  you  feel  inclined  to  censure 66 

Should  solemn  covenants,  etc C.   ^V.  Penrose.  350 

Sing  the  sweet  and  touching E.  B.  Wells.  440 

Sing  to  the  great  Jehovah's  praise Wesley''s  Col.  142 

Sing  ye  of  a  home  immortal E.  B.  Wells.  423 

Sister,  thou  wast  mild  and  lovely S.  F.  Smith.  184 

Softly  beams  the  sacred  dawning  J.  Jaques.    33 

Sons  of  Michael,  he  approaches.  .£'.  L.  T.  Harrison.  375 

Spirit  of  faith  .come  down Wesley  s  Col.    53 

Spirit  of  heaven 416 

Stars  of  morning,  shout  for  joy 298 

Sweet  friend  of  the  needy 417 

Sweet  is  the  peace,  etc M.  A.  Morton.  377 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King Watts.  132 

Sweetly  may  the  blessed  Spirit  60 

T 

Take  courage,  Saints,  etc J.  Crystal.  361 

The  bodies  of  our  dead 418 

The  curse  of  God  on  man  was  placed. ..E.  R.  Snow.  387 

The  day  is  past  and  gone P.P.Pratt  232 

The  day  of  redemption,  etc E.  H.  Woodmansee.  426 


452 

PAGE. 

The  gallant  ship  is  under  way W.  W.Phelps.   239 

The  glorious  day  is  rolling  on -£'.  R.  Syiow.   199 

The  Gospel  standard  high  is  raised 85 

The  glorious  Gospel  light,  etc J.  H.  Johnson.  330 

The  glorious  plan,  which,  etc J.  Taylor.  295 

The  great  and  glorious  Gospel  light 265 

The  happy  day  has  rolled  on 266 

The  liord  imparted  from  above E.  JR.  Snow.  328 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare Eddison.    27 

The  morning  breaks,  etc P.  P.  Pratt.      5 

The  morning  flowers,  etc Weslei/''s  Col.  186 

The  nations  bow  to  Satan's  thrall J.  ^Nicholson.  442 

The  night  is  wearing  fast  away 145 

The  pure  testimony  poured  forth  in  the  Spirit 285 

The  red  man  ceased,  etc C.  W.  Penrose.  372 

There  is  a  place  in  Utah W    Willes.  381 

There  is  now  a  feast  for  the,  etc ■  .  H'.  Phelps.  273 

The  rising  sun  has  chased  the  night 109 

The  Seer,  the  Seer,  Joseph  the  Seer J.  Taylor.  337 

The  shepherds  have  lifted,  etc  IV.  Ross.  361 

The  silver,  gold  and  precious  stones J.  Jaques.  370 

The  solid  rocks  were  rent  in  twain P.  P.  Pratt.  304 

The  Spirit  of  God,  etc W.  W.  Phelps.  268 

The  sun  that,  etc T.  B.  Marsh  &  P.  P.  Pratt.  270 

The  time  is  far  spt^nt,  etc E.  R.  Snoiv.  343 

The  time  is  nigh,  that  happy  time 9 

The  towers  of  Zion  soon,  etc W.  W.  Phelps.  272 

The  trials  of  the  present  day E.  R.  Snow.  138 

The  truth  has  come  forth,  etc L.  L.G.  Richards.  428 

Think; gently  of  the  erring  one Miss  Fletcher .  184 

Think  not  when  you  gather  to  Zion E.  R.  Snow.  393 

This  child  we  dedicate  to  Thee .Plymouth  Col.  223 


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This  earth  shall  be  a  blessed  place. . . ;  .P.  P.  Pratt.  206 

This  earth  was  once,  etc W.W.  Phelps .  Til 

This  God  is  the  God  we  adore Stewart's  Col.    94 

This  house  we  dedicate  to  Thee H.  W.  Naisbitt.  410 

This  morning  in  silence,  etc P.P.  Pratt.  317 

Thou  dost  not  weep  to  weep  alone .E.  R.  Snow  357 

Thou  earth,  wast  once,  etc E.  R.  Snow.  386 

Though  deep'ning  trials,etc E.  R.  Snow.  374 

Though  in  the  outward  Chare     below 277 

Thovigh  now  the  nations  sit  beneath 109 

Though  nations  rise,  etc M.A.  Morton.  398 

Though  pride  may  show 392 

Throughout  this  congregation, Lord  .H.  W. Naisbitt.  415 

To  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost StewarVs  Col.  150 

To  Him  who  rules  on  high W.  Clegg.  253 

To  Him  who  made  the  world  W.  W.  Phelps.    16 

To  leave  my  dear  friends P.  P.  Pratt.  249 

Torn  from  our  friends,  etc P.  P.  Pratt .  315 

To  Thee,  O  God,  we  do  approach J.  Lyon.  121 

Truth  reflects  upon  our  senses 297 

'Twas  on  that  dark,  that  solemn  night Watts.  155 

'Twas  the  commission  of  our  Lord do.      171 

U 

Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb Watts.  220 

Up,  arouse  thee,  O  beautiful  Zion E.  M.  127 

Up,  awake,  ye  defenders  of  Zion C.  W.  Penrose.    73 

Uphold  the  right,  etc E.  H.   Woodmansee .  434 

W 

Waked  from  my  bed,  etc P.  P.  Pratt.  226 

Wake,  O  wake  the  world,  etc W.  W.  Phelps.  332 

Weep  for  the  early  dead H.    W.  Naisbitt.  421 

Weep  not  for  him  that's  dead  and  gone 144 


454 

PAGR, 

Weep,  weep  not  for  me,  Zion C.  W.  Wandell.  335 

We  have  met,  dear  friends  and  brethren 85 

We  here  approach,  etc H.  W.  Naisbitt.  407 

We  lay  thee  softly  dovn  to  sleep E.  B.  Wells.  422 

Welcome,  best  of  all  good  meetings.  .T.  J.  Daivson.  366 

We'll  sing  the  songs  of  Zion W.  G.  Mills.  110 

We'll  sing  all  hail  to  Jesus'  name li.  Alldridge.  41] 

We're  not  ashamed,    etc W.  W.  Phelps.    14 

We  thank  Thee,  O  God,  etc W.  Fowler.  166 

What  fair  one  is  this,  etc W.  W.  Phelps.  279 

What,  though  the  Gentiles, etc W.  H.  Shearman.    83 

What  voice  salutes H.   W.  Naisbitt.  419 

What  was  witnessed  in  the  heavens . .'. ...J.I).     38 

What  wondrous  scenes  mine  eyes  behold 217 

What  wondrous  things  we  now  behol'd 213 

When  all  Thy  mercies,  O  my  God Addison.  339 

When  dark  and  drear  the  skies. ..J?.  H.  Woodmansee  441 

When  earth  in  bondage,  etc v . .  P.  P.  Pratt.  302 

When  first  the  glorious  light,  etc W.  Clapton.  390 

When  God's  own  people  stand  in  need 128 

When  Joseph  his  brethren,  etc W.  W.  Phelps.  281 

When  Joseph  saw  his  brethren,  etc P.  P.  Pratt.  290 

When  quiet  in  my  house  I  sit Wesley^s  Col.     87 

When  restless  on  my  bed  I  lie 282 

When  shall  we  all  meet  again P.  P.  Pratt.  247 

When  sickness  clouds,  etc J.  Lyon.     96 

\Mien  time  shall  be  no  more P.  P.  Pratt.  250 

When  worn  by  sickness,  oft  hast  Thou Addison.  340 

Where  the  voice  of  friendship's  heard J.  Lyon.    63 

While  of  these  emblems,  etc J.  Nicholson.  403 

Who  are  these  arrayed  in  white De  Courey.    52 

With  all  the  powers  of  heart  and  tongue.. Watts.  124 


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With  cheerful  hearts,  etc M.  A.  Morton  379 

With  joy  we  own  Thy  servants,  Lord 106 

Y 

Ye  children  of  our  God P.  P.  Pratt.  161 

Ye  chosen  Twelve,  to  you  are  given do.  313 . 

Ye  differing,  jarring  sects  attend W.Clegg.  188 

Ye  Elders  of  Israel,  etc C.  H.  Wheelock.  359 

Ye  Gentile  nations,  cease  your  strife ...  do.  303 

Ye  ransomed  of  our  God do.  215 

Ye  Saints  who  dwell,  etc E.  R.  Snow.    47 

Ye  simple  souls  who  stray Wesley's  Col.    44 

Yes,  my  native  land,  I  love  thee S.  F.  Smith.  241 

Ye  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  race Watts.  126 

Ye  who  are  called  to  labor  and  minister  for  God 345 

Ye  wond'ring  nations,  now  give  ear 291 

Your  sweet  little  rosebud,  etc E.  R.  Snow.  150 

Z 

Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded Kelly.  168 


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INDEX  TO  SUBJECTS, 


THE    FIGURES     REFER     TjD     NUMBER     OF     HYMN. 


A 

Address  to  earth— 322. 
Agency  of  man — 240. 
American  Indians— 292,  313, 
Anointing  and  prayer  for  the  sick — 84. 
Atonement — 141. 

B 

Baptismal— 149,  150,  154,  160,  161,  162,  163,  164,  165,  167, 

262. 
Baptism  for  the  dead— 286. 

Believer's  assurance  in  God— 48,  80,  152,  237,  314. 
Blessing  of  children— 69,  205,  298,  306. 
Book  of  Mormon- 175,  199,  200,  230,  258,  266. 

c 

Charity— 54,  170,  263. 

Christ's  appearance  to  His  disciples  in  America  after 

His  resurrection— 268. 
Coming  of  Christ— 10,  12,  176,  180,  181,  182,  183, 184,  185, 

186,  187,  188,  189,  190,  191,  192,  196,  212. 
Completion  of  the  Temple  in  Nauvoo— 288. 
Conference— 341 . 
Confession  of  Christ— 9,  13. 


457 

Confirmation— 78,  148. 

Consolation  of  believers— 35,  50,  108,  255,  271,   274,  277, 

285,  314,  317. 
Consecration— 312. 
Crucifixion  of  Christ— 143,  268. 

D 

Dedication— 342. 

Defence  of  Zion— 61,  68,  87,  117,  155. 

Deseret— 320,  321. 

Desire  to  serve  the  Lord— 28,  193,  256. 

Destruction  of  the  Nephites— 269,  281. 

Doxologies— 76,  98,  135,  136,  138. 

E 

Evening  hymns— 210,  211,  213,  214,  215,  271. 
Excellence  of  heavenly  wisdom— 24,  31. 
Excellence  of  the  Word -of  God— 74. 

F 

Paith— 15,  45,  86. 

Fall    of    Babylon,    and    triumph  of    the    kingdom    o 

Christ— 4,  27,  77,  321,  369. 
Fall  of  man— 103. 
Farewell  hymns— 216,  217,  220,  221,  222,  223,   224,  226^ 

227,  228,  229. 
Fellowship  meeting— 308. 

Final  triumph  of  the  Saints  -41,  126, 127,  253,  280. 
Follow  Christ— 337. 
Forsaking  all  for  Christ— 63, 
Forbe  ar  ance— 338- 
Funeral  hymns— 70,  131,  139,  156,  159,  169,  171,  172,  178, 

202,  300,  302,  329,  339,  349,  350,  351,  352,  365,  366. 


458 
G 

Gathering— 47,  52,  142,  166,  254,  304,  305,  319,  323,  327, 

330. 
Glory  of  Zion— 3,  23,  46,  53,  65,   102,  105,  122,  246,  297, 

299,  301,  316,  365. 
God,  the  strength  of  His  Saints— 7,  67,  116,  133,  134,  203, 

204,  237. 
Gospel— 317. 

H 

Hymns  in  memory  of  the  Prophet  Joseph— 282,  290. 

I 
Invitation  to  sinners— 2,  83,  116,  158,  176,  258,  267. 

J 

Joseph  made  known  to  his  brethren — 251,  257. 
Juvenile  hymn— 309. 

L 
Lamentation  of  Zion— 278,  289,  296. 

M 

Marriage— 119. 

Millennial— 1,  4,  20,  26,  34,  62,  71,  97,  132,  157,  173,  180, 

190,  201,  244,  261,  264,  315. 
Ministers'  hymns— 57,  64,  66,  96,  219,  247. 
Miscellaneous— 73,  92,  100,  120,   125,  128,  168,  204,  231, 

233,  239,  245,  270,  279,  307,  361,  364. 
Mission  of  the  Twelve— 273. 
Morning  hymns— 101,  207,  208,  209. 

N 
New  Year— 40,  129,  272,  276,  295. 


459 
o 

Omuiscience  and  Omnipresence  of  God — 112. 
Opening  hymns— 206,  347. 


"Peace  be  to  this  house"— 72. 

Plan  of  salvation— 262. 

Practical  religion— 99,  113,  310,  362. 

Praise  offered  to  God— 8,  11,  29,  36,  51,  55,  56,  79,  85, 

109,  111,  114,  137,  232,  235,  241,  368. 
Praise  to  the  Savior— 6,  14,  16,  17,  38,  106,  107,  145,  177, 

367. 
Prayer— 303. 
Prayer  for  Israel — 414. 
Prayers  for  the  Holy  Spirit— 42,  43,  44,  49,  90,  93,  94,  95, 

348. 
Prayer  for  the  Prophet— 328. 
Preaching  of  the  Gospel  and  missionary  hymns — 19,  39, 

75,  81,  82,  88,  218,  247,  260,  293,  294. 
Pre-existence  of  man— 130,  311. 
Pride— 326. 
Providence— 21,  22,  25,  118,  291,  368. 

R 

Redemption  at  hand— 357. 

Restoration  of  Israel— 153,  194,  195,  197,  225,  234,  265. 
Restoration  of  the  earth— 183,  248,  322  (Second  Part). 
Restoration  of  the  Gospel— 5,  18,  29,  104,  175,  198,  242, 

243,  250,  259,  358,  359. 
Resurrection— 171,  179,  325,  367. 


Sabbath— 121,  146,  346. 


460 

Sacramental— 115,  140,  141,  144,  147,  332,  333, 

336,  340,  343,  344,  363,  366, 
Salvation— 110. 

Saints'  prayers— 89,  91,  236,  275,  360. 
Scenes  in  the  eleventh  hour— 287. 
Standard  of  Zion— 58,  123. 


/ 


The  Temple— 288,  318,  324. 


u 

Unity  of  the  Saints— 32,  33,  37,  107,  174,  238, 

V 

Voice  from  Joseph— 283,  289. 

w 

What  is  truth— 59. 
Wheat  and  tares— 249. 
Word  of  Wisdom— 284. 


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METRICAL   INDEX. 


The  figures  refer  to  number  of  Hymn.  C.  M. 
means  Common  Meter;  L.  M.  means  Long  Meter;  S. 
M.  means  Short  Meter;  P.  M.  means  Peculiar  Meter ; 
D.  means  Double. 


O.  M.— 2,  5,  9,  10,  14,  16,  18,  19,  22,  24,  34,  37,  39,  43, 
50,  60,  66,  91,  95,  96,  99,  103,  107,  116,  127,  129,  131, 
134,  138,  148,  159,  163,  165,  168,  170,  183,  201,  203, 
206,  207,  210,  214,  232,  243,  253,  258,  259,  274,  286, 
291,  303,  310,  312,  317,  319,  322,  323,  324,  328,  331, 
334,  335,  342,    343,    347,  350. 

C.  M.  ».— 71,  78,  84,  111,  180,  220,  298,  306,  309,  345, 
351. 

li.  M.— 1,  4,  12,  15,  20,  25,  31,  32,  33,  45,    48,    51,    56, 

57,  64,  76,  83,  85,  86,  90,  94,  100,  101,  109,  110,  112, 

114,    115,    118,    119,  120,  121,  124,  133,  136,  140,  143, 

145,  lo3,   154,    158,  161,  162,  164,  171,  172,  173,  174, 

181,  184,  186,    187,   188,  195,  198,  199,  202,  205,  209, 

211,  212,  213,  222,    223,   226,  240,  241,  242,  246,  252, 

255,  257,  262,  266,  267,    268,    270,  271,  272,  273,  275, 

279,  281,  285,  302,  314,  332,    333,   336,  337,  344,  346, 
364,  442. 

li.  M.  ».— 296,  340. 

I..  P.  ITI.-204. 


462 

"  p.  IWr.— 40,  47,  58,  59,  68,  77,  79,  88,  117,  139, 151,  152, 
1,66,  177,  190,  194,  230,  248,  254,  290,  299,  311,  315, 
316,    321,   325.  330,  341,  352,  357,  358,  359. 

S.  M.— 6,  13,  42,  72,  106,  108,  147,  185,  208,  215. 

5.  M.  D.-35. 

6'S.— 368. 

4-6's  &  a-8»8.— 11,  38,  69,  123,  141,  160,  167,  192,   197, 
200,  229,  261,  295. 

6,  6,  8  ».— 238,  239. 
3-7's  &  4.-264. 

6's  &  7'S  ».— 179,  193,  234. 

7's.— 8,  46,  89,  97,  175,  189,  196,  338,  363. 

7's  ».— 41. 

*  8- 7's.— 52. 

7'8  &  6's  JO.— 102,  144,  218. 

4- 7's  &  4.-146. 

7»8  &  8>s.— 297. 

8'S.— 80,  216,  233,  251. 

8- 8 'S.-  368. 

8 '8  &  7 '8.— 3,  26,  30,  49,  54,  65,  70,    75,    92,    93,    104, 
122,    130,    132,  135,  149,  156,  169,  263,  287,  300, 
367. 

•  8'S«fc  7'8  ».— 366. 


463 
8's  &  7's,  6  lines.-87. 

3-8's  &  7's.— 126. 

8's  «&  6's.— 128. 

8's  &  6's,  8  lines.— 326,  362,  366, 

8'S  &  7's,  10  lines 157. 

3-8's  &  6.— 318. 

8'S  &  9's.— 284. 

4- 8'S  &  lO's.— 289. 

lO'S.— 313,  348,  361. 

12'S  &  13'S.— 176,  224,  293. 

12  i&  II 's  D.-182,  250. 

ll'S  &  12'S.— 244. 

12'S,   ll'S  &   10'S.-247. 

ll'S  &  8'S.— 269. 

ll'S  &  5.-277. 

6-11's.— 280. 

ll'S  &  lO'S.— 282,  301,  307. 

12'S.— 283. 

13's.— 294. 

13»s  &  14's.-320. 

4-11's.— 17,  219,  228,  237,  245,  265,- 276,   298  304,    305, 
349. 


464 

6-8's.— 21,  44,  55,  74,  150,  249,  278,  329. 

7'S  A:  6's.— 23,  191,  217,  231,  292. 

6-7'S.— 27,  227,  235,  256,  339. 

8'S  &  6*8  «fc  8'8.— 360. 

8-8-6?s-28. 

8's,  6'8  «fe  lO'S.— 365. 

2-6'»  «fc  4,  <&  3-6  &  4.-36,  137. 

8^8,  7'8  «fc  4.-53,  82,  98,  105,  142,  155,  221,  225, 

260. 
9'S  &  8 '8.— 62,  288,  327. 
2-8*8  «fc  6'S.— 26,  63,  113,  125,  178. 
2-8'8  «$:  7.-67. 
2-6'8  «fc  4,  3-6'8  &  4.-365. 


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